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'%.&$&* tot Stiff* $1660.—48 acres, 12 miles from Victoria; 10 «cres cultivated, new house and barn, running i, small orchard. 1.C Land ft iBTestmentigencyLd Vol.1. Ko. 88. VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, AUG. 27, 1904 Price 6 Cents. It's the cool light! It's the steady light! It's the only safe light! It's the modern light! It's the economical light! It's the convenient light! It's the only light with all the advantages: and. none of the disadvantages The ONLY tight for office, store Or koine Place your orders now for installation That Fire Department. Its Inefficiency Still Invites Authoritative Investigation and Correction Ogilvie's Royal HousehoW sack ... \ OixTPastry Fibtir riidk .._..T..^.--...... 1:91X1 H. ROSS & C6.,/Jhe independent Cash Srtjcers $1.50 I f^RMSFOR MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGES. A. WILLIAMS & CO., Limited Conveyancers and Notaries Public. 104 YATES ST. 155 acres, portion cleared, good cottage, barn and outbuildings, 7 miles from. ■ city. $3>2SO. 10 acres, 5 acres Under cultivation, with buildings, 9 miles from city. $1,100. 50 acres; portion cleared. $1,500. »oooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 Hi & Ir Wholesale Grocers, fVictofia,B.C. 1 Owners and operators 01 following Salmon Canneries- Richmond & Beaver, Fraser River, Inverhe|3, Skeena1 Home Manufacture. BRAeKMAN & KER M. CO.. Limited. jajr-MiraMa W. MUNSIE, Secretary. Telephone 162. T. BLFORD, Manager. P. 0. Box 298. The Shawnigan Lake Lnpber Co., Ld. Mills at Shawnigan.Lake. Office and Yards, Oovernment and Discovery Streets, Victoria, B. C. — Manufacturers of — Rough and dressed Fir and Cedar Lumber, Laths, Shingles, mouldings, Etc., of The Best Quality. basoned and Kiln Dried Flooring and Finishing; Lumber [always in Stock This Shorthand is totally different to all oth- irsij Lessons by mail are quite easy. We t"n- lantce success. Typewriting is taught by mail. We forward' Vou lesson sheets to teach you the correct nng- Eriug-aU the fingers and thumbs—on theJBlind Touch System. Write saying the machine you ■have. Shorthand Lessons, by mall, $40 to comple kion, payable by Instalments, mid Typing lessons by mail {20 to completion, but payment in Advance. Address the Secretary. Studio—Over Imperial Bank, Victoria. P. O. Box 176. RR.<BROWNLtd. %eal Estate & Financial Agent Agent British America Assurance Co. for Vancouver Island. Money to loan. Estates managed. OFFICE. 30 "BROAD STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. P. O Box 428. Phone 56 To return to the subject of Fire department inefficiency! "Progress" has been asked how long it proposes to'keep rapping away at the Fire Department? The answer is just so- long as the authorities continue to manifest criminal indifference to that branch of the civic service, and thereby continue to jeopardize the safety of the lives ■' and property of Victorians. When the Driard fire threatened destruction to the eity and more than proved "Progress's" charge that .-the department under its present direction is hopelessly incompetent to cope successfully and intelligently with a big: fire, it was assuredly up to the Fire Wardens and the Council to institute a thorough and unbiassed investigation that'would pave the way for desirable reform in the interests of the city. Nothing Was done. A member of the .department in close touch with the Chief wrote for "Fire and Water" a laudatory article in connection with the work of the brigade,' containing . glaring mis-statements of facts, and there the matter rested. Then came the big fire that cleared away two entire blocks of homes on Princess and Queen's avenues, and again demonstrated the disorganization of tbe brigade and its helplessness in the presence of such a conflagration as every city should be prepared for at every hour^of the day or night. The Water Committee got busy and is doing its best to remedy the water shortage, but the Fire Wardens are still peacefully apathetic and obviously indifferent to the city's safety for which they are responsible. "Progress" reiterates that the management of the department is dangerously inefficient, and it ■ has cited dozens: of facts pertinent to the issue in support ;pi,-jthis; charge.- So long: as no action iherejpn.is; taken, the charge of wrong- fullyvendifngering'the.lives and property pf ;dtizens< rests;at the. door- of the Fire Wardens^.;/ .•.;,','".'• .- ■ |f^^r|ey$8toto!,<J^e?lfriatd-;fire: It was stajte^ inr defence 'by .the- firemen at.its occurrence'.that the .fire gained its. dan- geroAis headway through the inability of the.men to promptly locate and get at tlie point of origin. ' Aiid yet Mr. Hickey, the Driard engineer, "asserts that he volunteered to show the firemen immediately upon, their arrival, which was within a few minutes of the discovery of the fire, the exact spot of danger. They would not go with him, but insisted upon breaking holes in _jhe walk and thereby giving the1 fire draught. Iii proof that it was then possible to go into the basement, which was the common-sense method of procedure, Mr. Hickey himself went back-, felt his boiler all over, turned on the lights, so that they would bum as long as possible, and removed certain papers. That fire involved heavy financial loss and immense disturbance of the business of the house in the busiest season of the year, simply because common-sense brigade management was not available. At tlie later and yet more threatening fire, the chemicals were not in evidence even when it was apparent to all that tbe water supply was inadequate (as made use of) to check the spread of the fire—just such an opportunity as would best have demonstrated the greatest value of chemical engines. Why were tliey not? And why, too, was the Deluge en gitie, put in good repair not so long ago at a cost approximating $1,000, never so much as taken from the engine house, although there were plenty of available volunteer engineers from local machine shops to operate it? And why, if there was a sufficient supply of hose as Chief Watson has asserted, were not the three steamers worked from Spratt's wharf or some other point at salt water, to save the hydrant supply in the emergency? That they can be used to 'throw salt water, and that without material damage to them, was demonstrated at the great Seattle fire, when they were worked for 48 hours on salt water to good effect. Why, again, is it that this most dangerous period of the year is selected by the Chief to remove the chemical from tne Victoria West station, where it si urgently required, and convey it into the city for a painting that might just as well be given it in the hall, and without unnecessarily jeopardizing the safety of the western section of the city? And why should a dilapidated express wagon be substituted for the chemical, which breaks down and seriously injures the driver at its first use? Here is another little incident of fire department discipline that illustrates present conditions: Last week a dangerous grass fire was reported in Victoria West. An alarm was sent to the district fire hall, and meanwhile tbe women and boys of the neighborhood fought the spreading flames with buckets of water and saturated blankets and bits of old carpet. Presently the Dei partment wagon and one man drove up, there being a coil of hose in the wagon, and took a comfortable position in front of the Presbyterian church—the fire being at the rear of that edifice. Word was brought to the gentleman in charge) of the wagon from Fireman Wachter, who was lying at home on sick leave, just where the nearest hydrant was to lay from. The reply of the man on the wagon was that he "didn't think it necessary to lay any hose." And it was the women volunteers who put out the fire and saved the church as well as threatened homes. The memory of Mr. Prefontaine's visit is disappearing on account of the anticipation of the coming of the. G.T.P; officials. It is being obscured by a Hays;1 so to speak. ■ '-'»" Very Neat: "'" * '"■'!"*. .' A new design for the Empress' passenger lists has been adopted by the G P.R.. and. Victorians saw a.first example with tlie coming of the "China" last Tuesday. It is chiefly remarkable for its dainty maple leaf border on robins' egg blue, which adorns the front cover, the crossed flags—company and national ■being carried in the new design. —Good Cause for Complaint: While Premier McBride and his lieutenants and non-commissioned officers have been telling the good people of Lillooet all about the excellent efficiency of their administration, it is a significant and deeply regrettable fact that the sidewalk on Admiral's Road from the naval hospital is still none-existent for five hundred yards or more, the planking (torn up three months ago as it was becoming dangerous) being left on the site of the walk so as to prevent the use of the sidepath even without the planks. Appeals to the member for the district have brought the information that no funds are available to make the small and much desired repair. As the heavy pedestrian traffic to and from the naval hospital demanded the laying of this sidewalk and its maintenance for ten or twelve years past, it certainly looks like retrogression in government for the province to confess at this date that it can no longer find means to keep a needed public work in existence. There is apparently no election pending in Esquimalt—and so the public may, metaphorically, be told to suffer inconvenience and he hanged to it. You will enjoy your picnic with Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup, Pickles and Sauce. The Future of Victoria It Depends More Upon the Effort* of Citizens Than the Railways Victoria may or may not be chosen as the terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacifit' Railway, but there are some, things that nature has done for this city that no railway company can deprive it of, and which it is to be hoped no railway company can afford to igr nore. One of these is its commanding geographical position. The Strait of San Juan de Fuca is and will remain for all time one of the principal gateways of commerce between America and Asia. There is reason to believe that it will be the principal gateway of that commerce, for notwithstanding anything that can be done at San Francisco or at any port north of Victoria that may be built up, the fact that all the existing transcontinental railways have termini on' the waters reached by way of the Strait must in the long run have a potent influence upon determining the route of traffic across the" ocean. A vast area in the United States will always find the Puget Sound ports the best means of reaching the ocean and a very large part of Canada can always be better served by ships entering the Strait than by those plying to any other point. This is a factor in transportation that must count for very much in the future of this city, because Victoria stands at the very threshold of this traffic, and hence can be reached more readily and more safely than ports further removed from the ocean. Other things being equal, shipowners will prefer that their vessels should sail to and from those ports that are the most accessible, arid to reach which less delay and danger must be encountered. The perils of the sea under the most favorable conditions are great enough, but when these are" supplemented by the necssity of navigating channls more or less intricate, and at times obscured by heavy smoke and fog, it stands to reason that if these handicaps can be obviated, .the people who have their money invested, in ships, and passengers and shippers to. whom time is any object, will favor a port that is free from them. In the early days of trans-Pacific steam commerce, when an occasional sailing was all that nad to be considered, these things had not the weight which they have now, when almost daily sailings to and arrivals from the Orient- are the rule. As steamships multiply in the inland waters reached by way of the Strait, the risks attending the navigation of such waters will increase, but it is almost impossible to suggest conditions tinder which vessels may not reach Victoria without delay or exceptional danger. Navigation to this point from the ocean is not at all intricate. There arc no rocks to be dreaded, no shoals upon which steamships can come to grief. Of course the perils of Cape Flattery cannot be avoided, but this remark applies to all the other ports reached by way of the Strait, and as far as these perils go, they are not more serious than those to be encountered in approaching any part of the coast in bad weather. But conceding that steamships engaged in trans-Pacific trade will continue to pass Victoria to ports further from the ocean, it is surely a great asset to this cily, that every one of these ships must pass almost within hail of Victoria docks, and certainly within signalling distance. That trans-Pacific commerce will grow to vast dimensions in the immediate future is beyond all question. There would he no justification for the construction of a trans- (Continued on pace 2). Semi=Ready Business Change Sale. Bargains for This Week. STRAW HATS Half Price. 40 FLANNEL AND BLACK SUITS (balance of stock) Half Price. 100 Boys' 2-Piece Suits, sizes 22 to 20, Half Price. All Men's and Boys' Suits Raincoats, Overcoats and Pants 20 PER CENT or 1-5 OFF FOR CASH- BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK. B. WILLIAMS & CO., 68-70 YATES STREET, VICTORIA. PROGRESS, SATURDAY; .AUG. 1904 THE FUTURE OF VICTORIA. (Continued from page 1). continental line to a more northerly port unless this, expansion of business could be regarded as certain. Under any conceivable conditions the major~part of this traffic will come close to this city. Here will be the first and last available port of call for the greater number, of the vessels engaged in it, and it is hardly controvertible that this fact must redound to the future prosperity of the city. For trade between Canada and Mexico, South America, New Zealand and Australia, it is submitted that no port possesses such advantages as Victoria. Existing transportation plans may not recognize this, but it is to be remembered that the Grand Trunk Pacific, like the Canadian Pacific, at its outset is only a skeleton, so to speak, of a great enterprise, which will necessarily develop ramifications in all directions, so that, even if the Company may not see its way clear at the beginning to extend its main line to Victoria, one lias every ground for believing that the developing necessities of traffic will compel the recognition of its exceptional advantages in this particular. But he is no true friend of Victoria who permits himself to be absorbed in the contemplation of possible future greatness and neglects to direct attention to those things which are nearer at hand. Let us do our best to secure the recognition of the advantatges of this city as a railway terminal, but do not let us lose sight of the fact that, whether it is chosen or not, immense possibilities await energy and enterprise in the region which the railway must traverse, and that from that region Victoria may derive a degree of prosperity far in excess of anything yet experienced in her history. Especially ought the people o fthis city not to lose sight of the fact that when railway construction once begins, a vast trade can be done by this city, provided its people are prepared to do it. But just here a word on that point. What have Victorians to sell that the constructors of the railway and others will buy? Of course one can import anything that is needed, but what is being produced at home ? It is the home product that really pays. Take the item of hay and oats. How much of these essential articles are we prepared to supply from our own farms? There will be an immense demand for them during the next few years.! Are the farmers in the neighborhood of Victoria getting ready to supply them? Let us not forget as a people that fortune helps those who help themselves. We have not the money to build great railway lines ourselves, and perhaps will find it difficult to offer financial inducements sufficient to determine railway routes, but we have the soil and climate which yield things which railway builders must have, and which will always find a market in such a country as the Grand Trunk Pacific will open in British Columbia, these things as cheaply as they can be grown anywhere in the world. Let/the people take to heart the necessity of producing them. There is nothing that will do more good to Victoria, not even the fact that it was a transcontinental terminus, than an agricultural popula-y tion tilling all the available arable land, within ready reach of the city. Sir. Thomas Shaughnessy told us this several years ago, but most of us thought that he hardly appreciated the facts of the case. Let Victoria labor with might and main to secure every possible railway facility and to draw to its docks the utmost amount of water-borne commerce, but the city will never be what it should be until its citizens take hold in earnest of the development of the resources that lie close at hand. Upon these we can build with the utmost confidence, and what we can have in that regard we can always hold. who returned at noon today from the of the veteran journalist W. F. Luxton. at the garden party given .on the.Ju- capital. "It is not however," he contin- Capt. Voss' present cruising companion ] bilee Hospital grounds ate* daysjigoj ued, "of a variety likely to excite fhe is a young. Canadian, named Harriman. playing an excellent programme froml envy of other communities on this The journey has already covered up-, the i works of Suppe, Gounod ,Ameres, coast The brand of generosity of the wards of 40,000 miles, to which 15,000 Hare, Rossini Mascherom, Wagner, Le Victoria board is peculiar to the insular' more will be added before it is com- Thiere, Tobani and Godfrey. Coinci^ city, and may it ever remain so. It is pleted. Its object is to demonstrate the dentally the new Strathcona wing of not'generally known in Vancouver that seaworthiness of the common Indian the hospital was formaljy dedicated. T' ' a slight was put upon Burrard's repre-i canoe of the west, prove the practica- band expects to 'be home again in OJ sentative in the Dominion Parliament by, bility of a sea anchor of Capt. Voss' tober. the Victorians, but such is £ fact." It invention, demonstrate the size and last-] ■ ~~^T~ would be charitable to assume that it ing quality of British Columbia tim-, —Chinese Provided For was the -esult of neglect, but the facts ber ,and incidentally give the adven-, The not unnatural objections tha render that view hardly tenable. On turous mariner a chance to see the have been taken to the presence of Chin- Wednesday last Mr. R. G. Macpherson world. In many ways the cruise of the ese pupils in the public schools, ming left this city a member of the party of Tillikum is the most remarkable for a ling with fhe sons and daughters 0 Hon Mr Prefontaine. The next day "small craft that has ever been made or citizens, have at last been met by th] —Under New Management Patrons of the Hotel Victoria (and their number will increase) are to be congratulated upon the announcement that upon the resignation of the management by Mr. E. E. Leason, the house has been acquired by a gentleman than whom perhaps none is better known tn the hotel-patronizing public in Victoria —Mr. Edwd. Cave, for some time manager of the Imperial and latterly head clerk at the Hotel Vernon. Mr. Cave is in touch with all the requirements of really first class hotel service, and in a quiet, inobtrusive way he succeeds in analyzing the individual tastes of each of his guests and sees to it that they are pleased. He possesses in a larger degree than the average American boniface, the Old Country special interest in the individual guest which makes the hotel a pleasant, well ordered home. Victorians may look for a large augmentation of the business of the Victoria under the new proprietorship. —Dawson's Advertising Scheme: Dawson has a brand new advertising scheme that will advertise the city of the Yukon gold fields wherever newspapers are published. Recently a large nugget of pure gold was found in a placer at the mouth of French Gulch, which tips the scales at 85.43 ounces and has an intrinsic value of $1280 at the low estimate of $15 per ounce. It is proposeci to raise a sum by popular sub- the Minister of Marine was invited by attempted. the Victoria Board of Trade to an ex-1 cursion on the steamer Princess Vic- ] A WELCOME FOR ALL. toria. All his party with the exception! of Mr. Macpherson were invited. The Hinton Electric Co. Invite Inspection of plea of oversight can hardly be allowed, j: Their New Premises This Evening. - The matter is a small one, and coming' : from the quarter it does, should not1!. The new business premises of the cause more than a feeling of regret that Hinton Electric Co. of which that pro- a British Columbia city should adopt gressivc corporation has just taken pos- stich tactics." i ession, and which are centrally situated 0 : on Government street almost opposite —Interment of Lady de Lotbiniere: I the p°st Office, offer an illustration of A press despatch gives the following the most practical and thoroughly mod- particulars of the funeral at Quebec on em building for the specialized business Monday of the late Lady Joly de Lot- of the Company to be found in all Can- biniere: "The remains of the late Lady ada or on the Pacific Coast. The build- Joly de Lotbiniere arrived here yester- ing was specially erected for the par- day afternoon at 3 45 o'clock, accompan- tieular trade and therefore meets every ied by Sir Henri Joly and his son. A t requirement. The salerooms are hand- large number of prominent citizens were j somely equijped, polished oak show at the station awaiting the arrival of cases occupying all the side-walls space the funeral train, including several rela-j on the ground floor, and there being tives of the family, together with Sir also an encircling gallery containing Wilfrid Laurier, Sir A. E. Taschereau, other showcases of similar elegance. Sir A. P. Pelletier, Sir L. N. Casault,! The completeness and modernity of the Major Sheppard representing Lieuten-' stock is on a par with the premises in ant-Governor Jette and Hon. Charles' which it is found, comprising the most Fitzpatrick. The casket containing the' up-to-date range of electric light fix- remains of the deceased lady was placed tures, motors, dynamos, etc., to be on a hearse, as were a wreath from found in western Canada. The very Lord and Lady Minto, a cross from the latest addition to the stock is a i/2-h, p. Canadian Foresters Association, and Emerson induction motor, a particular other floral offerings. The funeral cor-1 feature of which is that the pulley on tege wended its way to Mount Herman' the shaft connected with the armature Cemetery, and was followed by many.« free until the motor has attained a carriages. When the cemetery was certain velocity, when it automatically reached a service was held in St. Mich-! clamps itself to the pulley, which is con ael's Church." trustees in the adoption of an arrange! ment which should meet the approval] of everyone concerned. Quarters for Chinese class have been secured in th Odd Fellows Hall, Spring Ridge, andl there the Chinese from all the cityl schools will assemble next Monday ahd| attend hereafter. —Will Not Come Here: It is understood that the party ■oil head officials of the Grand Trunk Pac-J ific coming to British Columbia to select the Pacific terminus of the new najt4 ional transcontinental line, will arrive! in Vancouver to-morrow (Sunday) andl proceed north direct from the Terminal! City fhe following day. It is hoped andl expected that Victoria may be visitedj on the homeward journey. —Garden Party Delignt: At the charming home of Rt. RevJ Bishop Cridge, "Marifield," Carr street] this afternoon from 2 p. m. to 6.30 p.ml a garden party is to be given by the lad^f ies of the Reformed Episcopal church] which promises manifold delights, eluding a tennis tournament and clpcll 'golf contest. Good music and refresh^ ments are among tlie special attractions. Prizes for both-tennis and clock goll contests have been selected by a com! petent committee. The nominal sum oi 10 cents will admit one to the grounda and a ful .her 10 cents to participate iij the refreshments. A special feature will be the home-made candy booth and visl nected with the machine by means of a' itors will do well not to overlook this -The Cruise of The Tillicum: belt, a very ingenious arrangement. The offices also are most up-to-date, being fact. —Most Reprehensible: As though it were not bad enough them to invade private property withorj the ghost of permission, numerous ient visitors and picnickers at ShawnigaJ The British Columbia Indian canoe! situated on a half floor midway bet- Tillikum in the course of her eventful ween the ground and the second story, voyage around the world, sailed for' Tlie general construction of the build- London on the nth August, direct from ing shows careful thought, every description sufficient to buy the splendid Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands. It is,"land of the business and every con- piece of gold and send it as a present the intention of her owner and skipper,! venience apparently having been care- ]UIVC latterly been amusing themselves to King Edward to be used for crea- Captatin J. C. Voss of this city, to pro- tu"y studied. The upper floor will be; by setting up bottles on the little strip! tion of a new crown. R. C. McCollum ceed from London to New York, and used for a workshop, being most com- ' 0f beach and shattering them with stonJ and George Quirie are the owners of then bring the Tillikum across country modious and equipped with the most: or the missiles from small calibre riflel the nugget, which is described as hav- by rail to St. Louis where he not un- modem lathes, etc., that money can buy. j The result is that the carefully clearel ing the form of a flat rock such as may naturally expects that the little craft will An up-to-date elevator in the rear con- beaches that are used by the bathers ar frequently found in creek beds, but its attract considerable attention. The Til-' nects the several floors. The handsome Uttered with dangerous bits of brokel peculiar feature is that it does not con- likum is an ordinary Alaskan dugout, metal-ceilinged shop is a fairyland of giass ancj several have received serioul tain any quartz at all, being entirely of carved from the trunk of a single tree variagated lights and houses a complete! | cuts jn the feet. Shawnigan, especiallf gold and of even fineness. in 1843, and used by the Siwashes of new stock. Everyone is invited to in- during the busy summer season, deservcr o j t]le Haidah tribe for many years before spect the premises this evening when some measure of police protection, ani —"Insular Hospitality:" she became the property of Captain Voss. music will be provided and the Com- the thoughtless picnickers should obtaiij The Vancouver Province gives espec- She left here in May iqoi, bound for Pany will keep open house and extend a; fjrst attention, ial prominence. to the following, which England by way. of various islands iii. welcome to its friends. . — invites some explanation from the local the Pacific—the Hawaiian group, Fiji,' \ THIRTEEN British Columbia rifle-J board of trade: "The hospitality of the New Zealand, etc.—Captain Voss's only —A Farewell Appearance: I men participated in the O.R.A. meeting! Victoria Board of Trade is of a truly companion for the first 10,000 miles being The Band of the Fifth Regiment bade But Perry being with them they laughecf We can produce' wonderful order," said a Vancouverite, Mr. N. P. Luxton of Winnipeg, a son farewell to Victoria for the summer at superstitions. No time this week to enumerate even a few of the multitude of bargains in dry goods, ladies' wear, etc., at Blygh's Big Removal Sale The advertising man has to lend a hand in serving the customers who throng the temporary store at the corner of Fort and Douglas. When there is a breathing space between serving the customers that come and go, it has to be devoted to opening up new goods. What's the secret of the rush of business ? It isn't a secret—it is simply practical recognition by this establishment that there's more money in four cents profit on each dollar's worth of goods sold, if a thousand dollars' worth is disposed of at the smaller profit, than fourteen cents profit on the dollar with but one hundred dollars' worth disposed of. Small profits and a big turn over of the goods to satisfied purchasers count in results that are satisfactory both to the buyer and the seller. That's the principle of action at Blygh's. PROGRESS, SATURDAY AUGUST, 1904 3 The Broken Game Law )ut of Season Hunting Was Never More General—Sportsmen's Prospects Although the shooting season does not bpen until Thursday next—the 1st September—the constant pop of shotgun and tifle has been heard for a week in all the districts adjacent to Victoria. No liewer than eighteen hunters, with dogs |ind full equipment, disembarked on Sunday last at the Summit on the E. & iNl and returned with full game bags, and all along the line there has been [similar open and wanton violation of jilie law. And it is the men who respect the llaw, and are the true sportsmen, and as (such entitled to more than an equal phance at the game, who suffer. One has not read in the daily papers of a single conviction for infraction of Ithe Game Act, and general disgust per- Ivades sporting circles in consequence. ITlie law is there—it can be enforced— lind it is the evident duty of the provin- Itial authorities to see that it is enforced. If the present supply of pro- lyincial officers is inadequate to the work, llieir number should be added to. The Jines accruing from successful prosecution of offenders would more than compensate the ireasury. Not that this paper advocates the enlistment of a number of untrained spec^ l-il constables for short periods, which. Is a practice never satisfactory. Better Jar that the regular men, who will carry liut their duties intelligently and' without fear or favor, should for this sea- oii of the year he mounted and thereby Inablcd to cover a much larger terri- pry and cover it quickly and well. 6'The sight of evidences galore that keer have been killed and cleaned in the Ivoods, which anyone who takes a walk |ito the hills these days is treated to, enough to make a sportsman's blood |oil,and to make a sworn enemy of him the government whose indifference to lie enforcement of good law permits Itch a state of affairs. By the time the season opens Thtirs- lay, hunters who respect the law will |ave to go much farther afield than the lawless pothunters. Still there Ippears to be an abundance of game Fiis season to reward their efforts, a Yore or more of delightful hunting (elds being made accessible by the service of the E. & N. and the V. & S. failways. The 'atter enables the lovers of the Ijiotgun to reach the Islands of the pulf, where the grouse are reported exceptionally numerous and in good con- flition. j Up the E. & N.the points of vantage Ifor the hunter are "too numerous to Inention." Between the city and the Summit, Iwhere the bush fires have not made ■their presence felt, the birds are thick, Jin coveys of from six to ten. There are [also deer to be got by those not averse ftp doing a little walking. In the hills back of Shawnigan, the laliead-of-the-season hunters have been Joperating freely, and the opportunities fare therefore lessened. Along the Koksilah and the Cowichan I fine bags will be obtainable, while the up- Iper Cowichan gives chances at the deer I that are distinctly tempting.' A recently inaugurated launch service ton Cowichan lake enables the sports-) [man with a week or more to spare, toi [reach comparatively new hunting ground I that offers variety of charm—birds in [number, deer, occasional bear, and tim- Jber wolves and panthers. The Cowichan is a big,lake, and those ! who go to the northern end may with J little difficulty pencrtate to the elk fields, in the valleys to the north, where I according to late information several large bands of these magnificent deer J are roaming free, awaiting the advent i of the soft-nosed bullet. The Island railway also affords direct , and quick connection at a reasonable l cost with Cameron lake and Albemi, in u which localities there is also an abundance of good big game shooting, with 1 plenty of birds for variety. The steamer service of the same railway company enables the sportsman to reach Comox lake and intermediate points, as well as Campbell river—the mecca of both hunter and fisherman— where the opportunities for heavy bags arc exceptional. In the southerly island districts— Sooke, Metchosin, etc.—the birds are scarcely as numerous as in former years —yet they arc there, and careful hunting will bring, adequate reward. FASHION'S FANCIES. The Return of the Big Sleeve—What London and Paris Are Wearing. After a stay of almost three months in the fashion centres of the world— New York, London, Berlin and Paris— Mr. Angus Campbell is back at business in his modern ladies'-wear establishment on lower Fort street near Government, qualified by personal investigation to answer all inquiries as to what the fashionable world is wearing or going to wear this season—that is the people of fashion who aim to be completely up-to- date. It was. in early May that. Mr. Campbell left for the cities that set the styles for millions, and it is only within the past week or ten days that he has returned home. Of course it is Paris and London that really set the fashions. New York is even yet to a large extent an adapter of what Paris years. And so it was in Paris and in London that Mr. Campbell spent the greater part of his time. "Changes in fashions? I should say there are to be changes," he said breezily to a "Progress" interviewer. "One of the most noticeable rests upon the edict that the big sleeve shall come again. Ladies' coats are to be loose and of a different cut; they will be fuller and the old sack back will disappear. Inverness capes also are to be very much in vogue. "In street costumes it is the decree of Fashion that all skirts shall be of uniform length all round—instep length it is called. The plainer tailor-made suit is to reign, the newest costumes being made with tight fitting coat and vest. The fashionable colors of the season are greens, blues, and browns, while tangerine (a burnt orange shade as some call it) is to be very much used in trimmings, particularly in millinery. "The feature in the tight-fitting coat is a return to the leg-of-mutton sleeve, which will be seen everywhere. There are certain to be many, happily possessed of good figures, who will prefer the tight-fitting coats, and we have laid in a large stock of the very latest and most swagger for them. "For evening wear there is a new material known as foleine, which is somewhat after the voile. Crepe de chine is also to be much in evidence, and silks of all kinds are strong again with taffeta very much in favor." It is a fact that bespeaks Victoria's quality, that this city leads all Canada in presenting to its lady residents the very latest in fashion and materials while they still are "the very latest" in London, Paris and Berlin, This is admitted by buyers from all parts of the Dominion. It is well uiidi, stood by the big dealers of the Old Country. Merchants of this city are aware that their patrons want the latest, and they arc not afraid to lay in large stocks of the novelties while they are such, whereas the Eastern Canadian buyers content themselves with standard goods, keeping clear of novelties and avoiding the lead of fashion until the procession forges ahead of them. They cannot afford, they say, to take chances with the new lines in the way the Victorians can. Besides, Eastern Canadian customers are not so particulars about being right up -to-date. Victorians are. And it is for this reason that Mr. Campbell, as well as other leading dealers find it possible to lay in so complete stocks of the latest fabrics ordered by Fashion, while they are fresh. It is this also which demands the personal attendance in Europe each year of the Victoria buyers. Mr. Campbell's new stock has already begun to arrive. It will be completed in arrival by the second week of December. THAT WATER SUPPLY. New Seasons—Use Prices Pure Strawberry Jam. Gold Medal Brand. Editor .Progress; Apropos of the lamentable shortage of water during the progress of the recent serious fire on Douglas and tributary residential streets, I am informed that it was largely due to the fact that on the day in question something was being done to one of the filter beds, and the supply came from but one—a half supply. It would have been the proper course naturally to have turned' the water ou direct from the lake in the meanwhile, but apparently the men at the lakes knew nothing of the fire I cannot personally vouch for this, but my. informant is ill a position to know what he is talking about. UNINSURED. Victoria, Aug 25th, 1904. other nation with the necessary special permission of the military authorities of Canada and of the governors of the various states proposed to be visited, for after their World's Fair engagement the band will tour the Middle and Eastern States, as. far as Rochester, N.Y. The personnel of the band shows the names of many notable musicians. The roster reads: J. M. Finn, bandmaster and conductor; B. F. Driscoll, C. Cooper, and H. j. Edwards, comets; M. Gum- bert, solo clarinet; C. Wilson, Corp. Geo. Anderson, J. C. North, J. Beattie, T. Baker and F. W. Jones, clarinets; Sergt S. C. Carroll, flute and piccolo; I. Culross, basoon; C. M. McGregor, W. Fairall and George Finn, French horns; W. Douglas and M. Moore, trombones; F. Henderson, euphonium; G. K. Peele, helicon; A. C. Anderson, double b. bass; A. Rumsby, hautboy; F. Shepherd, drum; and Emil Kaselowsky ,trap drummer. Never Fail Yon cannot find an investment equal to a purchaser of shares in The Western Medicine Co., Ltd., at 25 cents. Because its success is assured, its possibilities are unlimited, its promoters' shares only draw dividends in proportion to treasury shares sold. It is the only company in Canada which places its shareholders on this basis. Why not buy a block before the rise which is sure to come? The Never Fail Remedies are the only Non-Alcoholic Medicines; this, together with their wonderful curative powers, is going to make them the most popular medicines on the market. Bead the company's new hook- let; it is full of health hints; free at the office, 92 Government Street. The Western Medicine Co. GARDEN PARTY AT "MftRIFIELD" 23 Carr Street Residence of Bishop Cridge Tennis Tournament Clock Golf Contest This Afternoon 2 p. 111. to 6.30 p. m. Refreshments and Music ADMISSION 10 CENTS UNIQUE Hanicnring and Hair Dressing Parlors Now Open at Room 2 McGregor Blk. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. Fire, Life, Marine and Accident —Off For St. Louis: The steamer Whatcom on Wednesday evening last carried away the Fifth Regiment C. A. Rand, under the con- ductorship of Bandmaster J. M. Finn, en route for St. Louis, where they will fill a four weeks' special concert engagement. This is the 'first occasion upon which a regular military hand of Canada has gone, upon tour through an- E Losses settled with promptitude and liberality Agency Wellington Household Coal Hall, Goepel & Co. Phone 83 100 Government Street ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftte ft The B. G Funeral Furnishing Co'y % ft ft Chas. Hayward <fa President. ft Orders (jOj Attended to X At any time ft Day or Night. *** Charges very ft Reasonable. ft ft m F, Caselton, ft Manager. -a. *-' Show rooms and vP Parlors ft 52 Government ft Street, Victoria ft The largest and best appointed undertaking establishment in the ft 5jjp province. Telephone No. , 305,404 or 594. ft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft&ftftftftft * Where Do You Buy Your Groceries 9 10 Per Cent Off During Balance of Month Try Mowat's 7 Victoria Transfer Company, Ltd. Best Equipped Hack and Livery Stable in the Province** at at AUJKubber-Tired Hack" and Finest Livery Turnouts. Baggage, Furniture and Freight Handled at Reasonable Rates and with Dispatch. 19, 21, 23 Broughton Street. telephone 129. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Week End Excursions AT POPULAR RATES TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS. Through Tickets to Alberni, Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager BICYCLE SALE Why buy a second-hand wheel when you can get a new wheel for about the same price. HARRIS St MOORE have a number of 1904 wheels that they will sell at a big reduction. Call and see them at 114 Yates Street mmmmmmm Interestinq The undersigned on the eve of departure for the Orient offers for cash the following list of articles, some rare others quaint, all valuable and useful, and low prices: i Violin:—Nicolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona, 1630. One by same maker sold recently in Berlin for $9,000; glass case and two hows $2,000 1 Violincello:—C. V. Rambaux, Paris, 1840; one bozo $125 1 Large sized Concert Guitar $60 1 Mason and Risch (highest grade) Piano, nearly new, cost $400, with revolving piano chair $300 voo Negatives, varied sices, chiefly 15x12 inches and lesser sices, 12x10, 10x8, etc., of North and South China, Summer Palace Hangchotv, etc., etc. Possesses in present war between Japan and Russia much interest ... .$1,400 Collection of Carved Work Figures, etc., illustrative of Chinese life and trades $30 C. F. MOORE, 1 Taunton Street. Spring Ridge, ■. Victoria, B.C. Royal Hotel AND CAFE Fort Street (Few Doors from Tourist Information Bureau.) Family and Temperance Hotel. Strictly First Class. Bath, Electric Light, and all Modern Oonveniences and Comforts. KINGSLEY & GREENWOOD, Proprietors. To the Gorge Steamer Dominion sails for the Gorge from landing near P. O. building daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and every hour after until 8:30 p.m. Single Pare 10c. 12 fares, $1.00; 25 fares, $2.00. Special trips and rates made for parties. 4 PROGRESS, ISATURDAY, TAUG. 27; $£HH pioQim A weekly newspaper published at 35 Fort street, Victoria* B.C., i by C. H. Lugrin. C. H. Gibbons .. . .Associate Editor Sydney Booth .. . .Business Manager Subscription Price .... $1.00 a Tear Adrertising rates on application. THE GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC. Victoria's two daily papers continue to contribute"to the diversions of the silly season by saying things, amusing and otherwise, about each other in regard to the possibility that the province may be asked to subsidize the Grand Trunk Pacific. Both of them claim to know certain things. For example, the Colonist knows that the reason no date was fixed for beginning work in this province was that Sir Wilfred Laurier was a party to a scheme to "hold the province up." The 'limes knows that| the, provincial government has been extremely urgent to get the Company to aeeept a provincial subsidy. The Times states that it can prove what' it says; the Colonist is frank enough to admit that it cannot prove what it alleges. Something less than a quarter of a mile of -good newspaper space has been devoted by our contemporaries to the elucidation of the vagaries arising out of these allegations. "Progress" stands in a different position. It does not know anything about the matter. What it has to' say, therefore, is based solely upon the way the matter appears to a rank outsider. One thing that "Progress" does not know is whether or not there is anything that the Company can and is prepared to do for the province that is worth paying for; or, to state the case from the other point of view, whether or not the province can make it worth while for the company to do something of public benefit, which it is not bound to-do as a-business corporation in carrying out the terms of its contract with the Dominion. Until this point is cleared up, it. seems to he love's labor lost to discuss whether the province should give anything and what it would be jus-, tified in giving. In other words, it is just as well to wait until a proposition has been made before deciding if we shall accept it. There arc things which might be done by the Grand Trunk Pacific for which the province would be fully justified in paying substantially, but whether the Company will undertake to do them for anything that the province would be justified in giving is another thing. No sane man supposes that a railway company, which will be so closely botuid up with the future of British Columbia as the G.T.P. will be, .proposes to signalize its entrance into the province by playing the part of a highwayman, That aspect of the case may as well be dismissed at once from consideration. The people of this province may feel absolutely certain that, if this Company approaches the government with any proposal, it will be on business lines. . Another feature of the case impresses itself upon this paper, namely, that as a business proposition the Company will naturally devote its energies at the outset to the construction of that portion of the line that will cost the least money and will give the most immediate returns. When Mr. Hill projected the Great Northern he followed this plan, and it is a wise business plan, because it keeps the price of the Company's securities at a good figure, thereby reducing the capital charges upon the enterprise, which is of itself a desirable thing from the point of view of the public, especially when the public stands a guarantor for 75 per cent, of the cost, It seems reasonable to suppose that it would be easier to finance a bond issue for the mountain division of the G. T. P., after the prairie division was in operation, in part at least, and making a good traffic showing, than it would be at present. This is why, speaking from the depths of its ignorance, "Progress" finds itself under so much difficulty in deciding if there is anything which the province can do that would be of material assistance to the Company in immediately financing the mountain division, that before considering whether aid should or should not be granted, it would like to know what tbe Company wants, that is, if it wants anything at all, and what it proposes to do for what it gets. To "Progress" tins seems to he a good place to suspend discussion for the present. eluding with the apostolic benediction, and the institution is now ready to dispense drinkables of any kind, from ice water to sulphuric acid, which, the thirsty souls of Gotham may demand. The assurance is given that the barkeepers will be, if not Christians, at least as near an approach to it as circumstances will permit. In all essential respects it will be a saloon, pure and simple. As would be expected, the Bishop has come in for an assortment of criticisms, which vary from extravagant approval to virulent denunciation. The Bishop himself says that he is trying an experiment and asks to be judged by the results. This does not seem an unreasonable request, and if it were not for the shock to our preconceived ideas occasioned by the association of prayer and the benediction with a whiskey joint, however conducted, most people would commend the Bishop for his courage and hope for his success. If it is possible to morally reform the saloon, that is to make it a place where a man will go simply as to a respectable club and where anything approaching drunkenness and debauchery will be rigidly tabooed, the effort is worth the making, and success in such an effort would be the next best thing to the total abolition of the saloon. At the same time most men of the world will have their doubts as to the success of the experiment. Indeed, it seems not unlikely that whatever local benefit may accrue to the patrons of the Subway saloon, the influence of the Bishop's action will be pernicious over a very wide field. It will be more difficult to persuade young men that the saloon is an undesirable resort, if such places are to flourish under the apostolic benediction pronounced by a bishop in lawn sleeves and all the other paraphernalia of his holy office. It is difficult, indeed, to reconcile the association of a so-called holy office with a business that, at its best, produces no good, and almost inevitably must produce much evil. It will also be difficult to differentiate between a "jag" obtained at a saloon patronized by a bishop and one secured it a "joint" owning no higher claim to distinction than that it is frequented by, say, some ward politician. On the whole, "Progress" wishes that the Bishop had reserved his benediction for some other kind of a place. If he felt that he could do something to make the saloons of New York less obnoxious, he might very properly take such action as he felt proper, but in so doing he ought to have remembered that religious ceremonies are associated in the public mind with a class of things to which whiskey selling does not belong. He might have done as he wished with his own means and his own reputation, but he had hardly a right to use what is the common property of mankind for a purpose so widely apart from the uses to which it has for centuries been .consecrated Probably Bishop Potter is able in his own mind ■ to distinguish between the prostitution of religious ceremonies .and such a use of them as Bishop Potter has made, but very few people have yet reached that condition of mind. The Apostle Paul was a very liberal-minded man, probably as much so as Bishop Potter, but he said that, he would refrain from eating meat if his eating of it caused his brother to offend. On the same principle, Bishop Potter might very properly here refrained from trying his experiment in the way he did. To conclude, the inimitable Doojey may be quoted: Hennessey asked: "And so you think the saloon is a necessary evil?" to which Dooley answered: ,•.■■■■■ "If i't necessary it isn't an evil; and if it is an evil it isn't necessary." In which there is a chunk of wisdom which Bishop Potter and people like him would do well to ponder over. Mr. Prefontaine is a politician. He learned more on his late trip than h/e told people, and he left behind him a' situation, which from his point of view could hardly be improved upon. His promise of a commission was as guarded as the utterance of the Delphic oracle. You can put his words together as you like, and it will be very hard for the government to do anything outside of their scope. But what else ought anyone lo expect ? I he Vancouver can- ners pelted him with conundrums of all sorts and descriptions, and he took refuge under a promise, which may mean much or little, depending upon what he meant when he said that the commission, if appointed, would consider such things in connection with salmon fishing as the government might sec tit to refer to them. THE CENTRE STAR CASE. the, consequences of ; their acts. It proves that in this province there is is only one law, and that-no body of men can claim to be above it or- beyond its reach. Ardent union men, who have educated themselves up to the belief) that their organizations are a law untpl themselves may refuse to assent to the above proposition, but all moderate meni will agree that power without responsibility too dangerous a condition to be permitted to -exist in any. community. This being a free country, where a man has a right to control his own conduct, the right to strike must be conceded. But it would not be a free country, if, with this, went the right to con-, trol the conduct of others. We must all be alike free, or else the comumnity is under a despotism, and despotism is always hateful, whether we call the despot a Czar, a Walking Delegate or a Union. An unmistakable demonstration of their responsibility was the one thing that labor unions needed more than anything else, and this they have now had. We venture to think the result of they decision will be to strengthen the unions in all their best aspects* and to reduce to a minimum the vocation of the agitato! and the interference of foreign organizations with the affairs of the people of British Columbia. Labor unions are necessary for the due protection of working men. Only a few unreasonable people think otherwise. It is an excellent thing for these organizations that they have been brought into court and their responsibility has been defined.! They will be the stronger and better) for it. RECENT NOVELS. "Of making books there is no end," nowadays as well as in the time of Solomon, and if those produced in his day were as vapid as the majority of those written in the Twentieth Century, it is not to be wondered at that the wise old king concluded that such an occupation "also is vanity." There never was anything ,claiming to be literature, quite as worthless as the up-to-date novel. Out of the scores turned out by printing offices every year hardly one will be remembered two years from its date of publication. They are of trash trashy. They are not good enough to be bad. No mental make-up can be so feeble as to be influenced by them. The trouble with the average novelist of to-day is that he, especially she, wholly mistakes the object of a novelist, which is, or at least ought to be, to amuse and not to teach theology or philosophy, or attempt experiments with the Ten Commandments, and more especially with one of them. The glorified tommy-rot of such books as "Joan of the Sword Hand," "To Have and To Hold," "With Ring of Shield," "Mark Everard," and others of that class is a praiseworthy revolt against some of the philisophical stuff, which paid reviewers made fashionable or the prurient imaginings of women, who sought to gain fame and money for themselves by creating false impressions as to the virtue of their sex.. There is one satisfaction about it. The work is all so badly done that it produces no real effect upon people who read it. The stoicism of the noble red man has been the theme of many an eloquent pen, but it is as nothing as compared to the immobility of the Indian reserve. About the.only really sacred thing in this Dominion is the title of the Indians to the various fine pieces of ground which they so persistently misuse. You may speak disrespectfully of the British Constitution and express your doubts as to the inspiration of the Pentatuch- You may take exception to the Precession of the Equinoxes and lay unhallowed hands upon the judicial ermine. But you must draw the line when you come to an Indian Reservation. Like the laws of the'Medes and Persians, it changeth not. The Republican papers in the United States are not quite so funny over Parker, the Democratic candidate for President, as they w'erc a month ago. Parker is developing unexpected strength. The Democrats are mentioning that, while on several occasions men, elected Vice-President, have become President by the death of the elected President, none of them has ever en-: joyed a second term. But on the otherl hand none of them was ever nominated, while Martin Van Btiren. the only per^ son elected Vice-President who was ever nominated for President, was elected. Precedent favors Roosevelt. A BISHOP AND A SALOON. Bishop Potter, of New York,—no relation, we believe, to "Mr. Potter of Texas."—recently opened the Subway saloon with religious ceremonies, con- Rightly regarded the decision in the Centre Star case will he seen to be one of the best tilings that ever happened in organized labor in this province. It establishes the responsibility of labor unions, their officers and members for It is not very clear why the birth!1 of a hoy to Ihe Czarina should be a reason for pardoning a lot of criminals.^ Ready for Business at Our New Premises, 29 Government St., Saturday, 27th August, 1904 THE HINTON ELECTRIC C0.,Ld. TTb'YYTrrsxnrnnnr SUIT SALE $20.00 {Suits for $16.00 $18.00 Suits. for $i4.oo $14.00 Suits for $10.00 $12.00 Suits for $9.00 At ARTHUR HOLMES &S&S2F iUUUUUUUUU a The Time is 'Now at Hand • That you want music to pass away your long evenings The Berliner Gram-o-phone is the cheapest entertainer you can buy, It gives you the best singers in tbe' world and the best band music by all the celebrated bands. Prices from $16.50 to $45.00. We carry a stock of 1,000 Records always on hand. Send for list. 3 Central Bicycle Depot THOS. PLIMLEY Opp. Post Office, Victoria, B. C. FAIRHLLBROS. Manufacturers of J English Ale and Stout and Aerated Waters Telephone 444aB. Victoria West, B. C. \ Typewriting and Shorthand High-Class Work of all Descriptions at Progress Office, 86 Fort St., Phone 697 Established 189s The Beorge Carter Co., Ltd. VICTORIA, B. C. Oriental Importers and Exporters Specialists on Tea, Camphor, Jute, Silk, Curios Etc. Merchandise Brokerage transacted with all parts of the world. Private cable codes to all points. Some criticism is occasionally heard of Great Britain's alleged slowness in dealing with the seizure of British ships by Russian ships of war, irregular and otherwise. There is no real slowness. Deliberation is needed in matters of this kind. In the first place it is not for the Mistress of the Seas to establish awkward precedents; iu the next place, and perhaps principally, Great Britain is Japan's ally, and therefore must be very careful in acting upon questions involving rights of neutrals. If the provincial government is making any effort to prevent forest fires, the fact is not very apparent. Yet it is conceded that a great deal can be done in that direction. Perhaps the best thing would be the succesful prosecution of some person who wilfully or negligently causes a tire. At the same time it is worth remarking that a great deal of the smoke, which tills the air just now, comes from tires which are doing no real harm to valuable timber. Russia never was much good upon the seas, but we were hardly prepared to find a Russian paper say that the disarmament of two war vessels in Shanghai, though a serious loss, was offset by the fact that the Japanese did not get them. The utility of a navy that has to choose between disarming and being capl|ired is not very obvious. It pays to pack your pantry with Price's Pure Preserves. His Peaches, Pears, Plums and Pickles are priceless. Purity is personified in them. If all the people ill Canada exercised ordinary good sense in their eating and drinking, Victoria would not have had so fine a body of visitors this week. "There are many fools ill this world," said a prominent lawyer to Dr. Aber- nethy. "If there were not," said the physician, '' lawyers and doctors would not ride in carriages." Provincial Exhibition -AT- VICTORIA, B.C. September 27, 28, 29, 30, and Oct 1st, 1904 Large Premiums and Valuable Special Prizes One of the Best Markets far Stock Three Days Horse Racing Grand Spectacular Display by the Army and Navy Field Gun Competition by the Navy, Physical Drill by the Royal Garrison Artillery, Obstacle Race by the Navv, Tug-of-War, Trap Shooting, Ply Casting Contest, Football. Splendid Attractions Cheap Excursion Rates Write for Prize List to Robt. Ii. Swinerlon, Secretary FOR SALE—Horse rising five year? thoroughly well broken to harness am saddle; very gentle. Apply "Progress' 35 Fort street. PROGRESS, SATURDAY, J&\J®M$$tW* 6 ! * I The W^ek in Society J * On Friday afternoon, the 19th, a large |'At Home"-was given at "Aloha," the residence of Mrs. Tye, when a large Dumber greeted their hostess and her Uests, Miss Clute ot New Westminster rid Miss Adamson of Larkspur, Cali- ornia, the two latter in dainty summer Tocks and Mrs. Tye wearing a handsome black gown. The rooms were blaze with golden rudbeckia and roses, lie tea table being a mass of sweet peas ind babies' breath, with trimmings of liink taffeta ribbon and white clematis iurrounding the dishes of dainties. Mrs. Coles in a pretty pongee silk dress, and Mrs. Fagan in white muslin were in :harge of the tea room, assisted by a levy of fair maidens, all in white—Miss Lyde King, Miss Katey King, the Misses Fanny and Katey Devereaux, ind Miss Wark. To avoid a crush ice cream and cake were served in another room by Mrs. Matson (in a beautiful gown of black silk voile trimmed with silk insertion), assisted by the Misses Edith and Madeline Taylor, in white muslin with many frills.' An or- ihestra played during the afternoon and added much to the enjoyment of the :uests. Among those present were ;Mrs.(Dr.) Hanington, Mrs. Frank Han- ngton, Mrs. Worlock, Miss Anna [Holmes, Mrs. James Gaudin, Miss' Katey jiaudin, Mrs. Edward Wootton, Miss \gnes Wootton, Mrs. Heisterman, Miss Heisterman, Miss Sorby, Mrs. Mac'don- ,ild, Miss Macdonald, Mrs. Gavin H. iBurns, Mi's, Rocke. Robertson, Mrs. [Beaven, Mrs. Devereux, Mrs. MacCal- um, Mrs. Mohtin, Miss Newton, Mrs, Beymour, Mrs. Eberts, Miss Phyllis jEberts, Mrs. Ambrey, Mrs. Holmes, Bliss Mason, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Roberts, the Misses Harvey, ^Irs. Bone, Mrs. Flumerfelt, Mrs. R. i. Pooley, Mrs. Denis R. Harris, Miss 'rahame, Mrs, W. E. Oliver, Mrs. W. '\ Oliver, Mrs. (Capt.) Irving, Miss Beth Irving, Mrs. Keith Wilson, Mrs. ■Lampman, Mrs. Janion, Mrs. O. Mere- pith Jones, Mrs. J. H. Todd, Mrs; "harles F. Todd, the Misses Hunt, Miss lladys Drake, Mrs. Bridgman, Mrs. Urease, Miss Drake, Mrs. Prior, Mrs. IicBride, Miss McBride, Mrs. Atkins, .Irs. Wark, Miss Edith' Davie, Mrs. dacnaghton Jones, Mrs. Richard Jones, ylrs. (Capt.) Troup, Mrs. Mactavish, drs. Higgins, Mrs. Runnells, Mrs. Sol- j, Miss Loewen, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Jlackwood, Miss Finlayson, Mrs. W. 'inlayson, Mrs. Arthur W. Jones, Miss BVngus, Mrs. Spratt, Miss Fox, Mrs. pcob and Mrs. and Miss Tuck ' * * * An unusual number of well known ieattleites have visited Victoria during lie1 week, among them being Mr .and iilrs. W. L. Webb and Miss Annie Carer; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Butten; Mrs. "orey, Miss Jennie Elliott, Mrs. J. S. illiott, Miss M. Corey; Mrs. Eagelson ind family and Miss Ollie Giteau; Miss ). A. Daniels and Miss Maloney; Mr. f. S. Ellis; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Adams; Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bryant; Mr. E. W. Molander; Mr. and Mrs. A. Stead; Mr. R.H. Grahdy; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Newton; Mr. George E. Youle; Mr. Thomas Kleinogle; Mr. J. S. Fitzgerald, Mr. L. S. Gillette, Miss Gillette, Miss McMaster, Miss Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Keller; Mr. W. Eddy and family, Mr. Howard Stevens, Miss D. L. Cansey, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Adams, Mr. C. Babbett and Mr. Thomas B. Wall; the Misses Bertha King, L. John- 'son and Florence E. Poucher; Mr. and iMrs. D. Tout; Mr. J; Mcintosh, Mr. Jj. E. Zimmerman, Mr. C. W. Reid, Mr. land Mrs. J, A. Payne; Mr. and Mrs. R. 10. Lazier, Miss G. R. Bryer, and Mr. |T. S. Ellis. Besides these the Washington visitors of the week have included Mr. John R. Dawson of Bremerton, 'Messrs. M. C. Halcolm and G. A. Rol- inson of Chehalis, Mr, and Mrs. G. E. 'Wright, Dr. and Mrs. McGregor, and Mr and Mrs. B. L. Mimmick, of Ta- Icoma; and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Nichol- Ison of La Conner. * * * The rush of summer tourist travel has brought many prominent Ontario people to Victoria of late, there being found among the present week's visitors [the following: From Toronto, Mr. and [Mrs. M. R. Wynn, Mr. F. G. Allen, (Mr. J. L. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. .Blakie and Miss Blakie, Mr. and Mrs. Jj. F. Mackay (who after enjoying a ■brief stay here passed on to Seattle, |en route for home via San Francisco and he "southern route"), Mr. M. B. Conrad, Mr. H. W. Redman, Mr. J. D.! fepadsham, Mrs. D. B. Neill and Mrs. . Sidsworth. Other visiting Ontari- k'ns have been Mr. D. B. Simpson, K.C., jind Miss Simpson. Bowmanville; Mr. hnd Mrs. J. J. Mcintosh and family, Guelph; Mr. John and Mrs. Fred Stone, hatham; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. O'Brien, Renfrew; Rev. and Mrs. John Rohert- 011, Port Dover; Mr. and Mrs. W, D. Spence, St. Mary's; Mr. C. Richardson, St. Mary's; uir. D. W. Bonestell, Frankfort; and Mr. J. Leckie, Brussels. * * * The recent visit of the United States warships New York and Marblehead to Esquimalt, and the round of hospitalities in connection therewith, furnished Society with a most welcome variation from its stereotype employments. It also afforded, in the circumstance that Commodore Goodrich, R.N., in command of H. M.'s North Pacific squadron, represented the British forces ,and_Ad- miral Goodrich, U.S.N., the American, an opportunity for the alert correspondents to do some very nice and readable romancing upon the foundation fiction that the two officers in command are cousins, meeting for the first time thus in charge of the naval forces of the two great Anglo-Saxon nations. As a matter of bare and unpoetic fact the two Goodrich's are but very distantly related. They spring from the same ancient family. It. is true that their great grandfather was one and the same individual. But the relationship is no closer, albeit the warmth of the mutual intercourse while the ships were at Esquimalt bespeaks brotherly international harmony. ., * * * The marriage of Mr. Frederick W. Pamphlet, second son of Captain and Mrs. T. H. Pamphlet, and Miss Mary Harris, was solemnized a few days ago at the ^residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. Morrison, Gorge Road, the pastor of Victoria West Methodist Church, Rev. R. J. Mclptyre, officiating. Miss Annie Pamphlet, sister of the groom, and Mr. A. A. Clayton, respectively performe'd the duties of bridesmaid and groom's supporter, while Miss Hazel A. Morrison, Miss Beatrice A. M. Morrison; and Miss Stella M. M. Pamphlet were flower girls The wedding company was. limited to relatives and very immediate friends. After the wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Pamphlet took steamer for the Mainland, where the honeymoon is being spent. * * * Organization was perfected during the present week of a St. Andrew's Society to again bring into sympathetic touch the Scotsmen of Victoria, the old St. Andrew's and Caledonian Society I having ceased to be some little time ago. j Officers of the new society have been ! chosen as follows: Hon. President, Mr. ! Justice Irving; President, Dr. G. L. Milne; First Vice-President, R. . H. Jameson; Second Vice-President, P. J. Riddell; Secretary, E. C. Smith; Treasurer, M. Crawford; Chaplain, Rev. A. Ewing; Installing Officer, E. B. Paul, M.A. * * * Among the notable arrivals by the Empress of China who made short stays here were Le Viscomte de Fon- tenay, scion of pne of the oldest and most famous French families; M. L. Flayelle, Mme. Flayelle and family of Hongkong, where M. Flayelle is consul of the French republic; Mr. C. N. Crosse, the veteran counsellor of Kobe; Mr. C. S. Barff, a well known Shanghai financier and a brother of the late Mr, Lionel C. Barff, the artist of this city; and Mr. G. E. Ackerman, who represents the Standard Oil Co. at Kobe. * * * His Excellency the Governor-General Lord Minto, in company with Lady Minto will visit Victoria on the Stli proximo, to take farewell of the Pacific province prior to their departure for England at the expiry of Lord Min- to's term as viceroy. His Excellency and party will arrive here on the D.G.S. Quadra at it a.m., remaining one day, and then returning to Vancouver by the Government steamer en route East. * * * Professor Conway McMillan of the University of Minnesota, and his summer class of twenty students, returned this week from their outing session at the Port Renfrew botanical station. It is expected that next summer's class at this interesting station will be much larger than ever and embrace many students from Eastern universities. * * * Prairie visitors to Victoria during the current week have included Mr. William Paterson, Mrs. A. and Miss Jar-> dine, Mr. John King, Mr. L. E. Denis, Mr. Robert Johnston, Mrs. and Miss Guest, Mr. and Mrs. E. Best, and Mr. A. C. Young, Winnipeg; Mr. and Mrs. A. Bishop, Calgary; Mr. II. H. Millie. Carman; Mr. W. E. Payne, Red Deer; and Mr. J. M. Dixon, Calgary. . * * * The marriage was celebrated this week by Rev. E. G. Miller of Mr. George H. j Larrigan and Miss Agnes Ward, the | wedding being private and Mr. H. E. 1 Beckwith and Miss Annie Smith sup- porting the principals at the altar. Mr. j and Mrs. Larrigan are spending their honeymoon among the islands of the Gulf, arid upon their return will make their home at 55 Belleville street. * * » . At "Pinehurst" last Saturday evening Dr. G. L. Milne entertained at dinner Hon. Raymond Prefontaine, Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Mr. 0. E.. Talbot, M.P., (Bellechasse, Que,), Mr. George Riley, M.P., Mr. Ralph Smith, M.P. (Nanaimo), Lieut. Col. Gour- deau, Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries (Ottawa), Mr. W. K. Houston, Mr. Joshua Kingham and Captain John Graham Cox. * * * Among the well known Oregonians visiting Victuria during the current week are Mrs. Walter Reed, Mr. S. F. Freeman, Mr. James S. Reed, the Misses Fleming, Dr. and Mrs. Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Grant and son, Mrs. Le Roy Fields, Miss Hoskins, Mr. LeRoy Fields, Mr. Arthur Fields, Mr. James Sanderson, and Mrs. Sigmund and party, all from Portland. * * * Among the Quebec visitors to Victoria this week have been Hon. Raymond Prefontaine; Mr. 0. E, Talbot, M.P., Bellechasse; Mr. Alex. Walker, Mr. Albert Freedman, Mr. George McL. Brown, Rev. K. W. Fogarfy, Mr. H. L. Langlier, and Mr. C. M. Ricketts, Montreal. * * * A Vancouver young lady, Miss Annie Carey, has the unexpected honor of being chosen queen of the Seattle in-i dustrial exposition and state labor day celebration, the second in the running! being also a Vancouver miss—Miss Alice Gamier. Their respective votes were 7,584 and 6,870, while Miss Nettie) Ljester of Seattle, in third place, had but 4,724. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Mcintosh of Guelph, Ont., visited Victoria for th<i first time this. week. Mr. Mcintosh i8 editor and proprietor of the Guelph Mercury, a paper of considerable influence which was established more than a quarter of a century ago by the latq Mr. J. C. McLagan and the late Mr. James Innes. * * * On Tuesday next the Knights Templars, No. 1, St. John's Cornmandery and Calvary Cornmandery, Providence, R.I., will arrive in this city from over the, Canadian Pacific railway. There are! 35 members in the party. They will spend a few days at the Driard aftert] arrival, and return East via the Yel lowstone Park . * * * Arrangements are being made by the ladies of the Cathedral for a reception at Bishopsclose to the Bishop of Columbia and Mrs. Perrin, his bride, on the 6th proximo. Mrs. Scriven ,who has been making her home temporarily at Bishopsclose, will remove shortly to apartments at the Balmoral. * * * Mr. E. E. Blake and Mr. Oliver Sna.ith, of the B. C. Electric Co.'s staff, left Wednesday night for St. Louis, via St- Paul. . After seeing the wonders of the big fair, they will return by Kansas City and 'California. * * * Mr. M. W. Buscombe of Bristol, Eng., president of the British Opticians' Society, visited Victoria this week, and is now at Salt Spring Island, He re-\ turns East and home to England, via* Portland, San Francisco and St. Louis. * * * Announcement is made of the engagement in marriage of Miss Etta Chapman Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Bates of Tacoma, and Mr. Kenneth J. Bums, manager of the Great Northern in this city. * * * Mr. F. J. Deane of Nelson, editor and proprietor of the Daily News and former representative of North Yale in the Local House, is here to. recuperate, his health having broken down under the strain of too protracted work. * * * Dr. Gomes de Silva of the Portuguese navy, and Fleet Surgeon V. G. Thorpe, R.N., latterly on duty with the China squadron, were visitors last Tuesday. * * * Mr. E. T. C. Werner, British consul at far away Hoi-how, arrived by the Empress of China, on his way to England. He spent Wednesday and Thursday with Victoria friends. Rebuilding; Sale Continues But a Few Days Longer 4AM /VlPf! nave kft our store since our Re- O"/ *"^** building Sale commenced j with more than their money's worth, and the 397 men will from now on always buy their clothing from the "Fit- Reform." We are not making money, to be sure—but we are Making Friends by the Hundred We are getting pur surplus stock converted into cash; and that's what we want, even though it costs money to do it. If you cauuse a Suit or Overcoat, here's a Golden Opportunity. J Allen's Fit Reform Wardrobe 73 Government Street A Few of the Latest Two-Steps THAT ARE NOW ALL THE RAGE Navajo, Razaza, Zululand, Africana, Southern Smiles, Nokomis, Soku. Laughing Water, Karama, Polly Prim. Etc. ALL THE LATEST HITS IN STOCK. 'Catalogue! of Our 10c. Music on Application. ! FLETCHER BROS. 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Government St OXYGENCURE Has cured in Victoria— I case of abscess in hip joint. 1 case of pneumonia and pleurisy in 2t/2 days, i case of typhoid in five days, i case of spinal meningitis , 3 cases of inflammatory rheumatism. 2 cases of consumption, besides any number of smaller cases. No sensation experienced during use. Call or inquire Mrs. Herbert Kent, 243 Yates street, or 'phone 185!!. Kinds of air Work Done Ladles' . o. Etc., at Mrs, C. Kosche's 55 Douglas St. PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 28, ■1904 The Week in Society Continued from page 5. Thursday night the many members of the Cotillion Club held a merry re-union in the A. O. U. W. hall which has been leased by Mrs. Lester, the well known teacher of dancing. Apropos of this it may be remarked that the hall is in process of renovation and will be a great boon to the dance-loving members of society for at a small cost a pretty homelike room can be hired with a good floor, cosy sitting-out corners (far removed from the Argus eyes of chaper- ones) music, light, attendance, crockery, etc., capable of holding from one to two hundred people. This will fill a want felt by many hostesses whose rooms are too small for entcrtatining purposes. With regard to Thursday's dance the hoys and girls, to judge by the many happy smiling faces and the energy with which their gay feet tripped over the polished boards, enjoyed themselves to their hearts' desire. Had it fallen to the writer, like Paris of old, to award the apple, a whole orchard would not have borne sufficient fruit, for all were fair as all were young. Among the many pretty frocks Miss Tupper's was. worthy of special admiration, being of crimson accordcon pleated chiffon over taffeta silk, a crimson sash knotted behind falling to the hem of the skirt, this with slippers of the same shade and acluster of roses of the corresponding color in her dark hair formed a very charming tout ensemble. Miss Hanington looked .dainty and chic in pale blue; Miss Dupont, and Miss Bell, whose dancing is the poetry of motion, were attired in cream and pale green; Miss Newling in black and ecru, a Parisian confection looked charming; Mlrs. Holmes in pale green; Miss Mon- teith, in pale ,blue.;_M.iss Newcombe in a quaint dress trimmed with daisies and grasses; Miss Langley in a very smart pink creation, and many "others. The tables were tastefully decorated with sweet peas of delicate shades and asparagus ferns, the artistic handiwork of the Misses Hickey, Newcombe, New- ling and Monteith. Mr. Sydney Powell also deserves special mention and thanks for his energetic work before and during the dance, but this, knowing the name he bears, va sans dire.' Mesdames Hanington,'. Newling' : and * Monteith kindly acted- as chaperones during the evening. The music was supplied by Miss Heayter on the piano and Mr. Fawcett (violin) and left nothing to he desired in the way of execution and time; a hearty vote of thanks is accorded them for their many good natlired responses to hearty encores. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Hanington, Mrs. and Miss Langley, Mrs. and the Misses Monteith, Mrs. Holt, Mis? Hickey, Mrs. Holmes, the Misses Lucas, Gaudin, Newcombe, Dickson, G, Lucas, B. Gaudin, K. Gaudin, Mason, Tupper, Green, Baiss, Bell, Dupont, Foster, Brown, Campbell, Mrs. and Miss ■ Newling, Messrs. F. Pemberton, Foot, Jones, P. Keefer, S. Powell, B. Bell, R. Monteith, Black, Berkeley, Marcon, L. Bell, Raymour, F. Hanington, B. Prior, Goddard, Patton, Jones H.M.S. Flora), Pooley, Palmer, Musgrave, T. Hanington, Vernon, Troup, Bridgman, Worlock, Richardson, Cambie, Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Geary, Miss Mara, Mrs. Todd, Miss Todd and the Misses Flumerfelt. * * * On Wednesday evening at the residence of tne bride's parents, Gorge Road, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Alfred E. Norris, late of London, Eng., and Miss Elizabeth McFattn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Stewart, Rev. Dr. Campbell being the oinciating clergyman, and the wedding company including the relatives and a favored number of more intimate acquaintances. Miss Tsabel Davidson was bridesmaid and Miss H. McFaun a charming flower girl, while Mr. Hugh Stewart supported the groom. The bride was gowned in French brilliantine, (rimmed with old lace. Both the maid of honor and the flower girl wore frocks of white organdie. The gift of the groom to the bride was a pearl crescent brooch, while his souvenir present to Miss Davidson was a. pearl horseshoe brooch and to Miss McFaun, a gold heart locket. The best man was remembered with a pearl stick-pin. Mr. and Mrs. Norris are to make their home on Esquimalt Road. St. Barnabas was the scene of a pretty church wedding on Wednesday, when Venerable Archdeacon Scriven joined in matrimony Mr. Benjamin H. Cross of Scarborough, Yorks, Eng., and Miss Florence Georgina Mills, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E, Mills of 85 Chambers street. Miss Anna Hehert of Seattle was bridesmaid and Mr. Percy Richardson supported the groom. The church was prettily decorated in white and green. The bride wore white organdie, trimmed with lace, and carried a bouquet 6f roses." The bridesmaid wore pale pink trimmed with lace. The church was crowded with friends of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. H. P. Johnson presided at the organ and placed Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" after the ceremony. A reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where a host of friends sat down tfe a very pleasant supper. Mr. and Mrs. Cross will take up their residence at 10s Toronto street. * * * "Gonzales," Mrs. Pemberton's charming home, was the scene of a merry gathering on Monday last, when with tennis, croquet and putting competitions the golden hours of the afternoon passed all too quickly. Pretty prizes were given the successful competitors, premier tennis honors going to Miss Sophie Tupper (Vancouver) and Mr. R. H. Pooley. For second prize three couples tied— Miss Goward and Dr. Nelson, Miss Loewen and Mr. Bell, and Mrs. E. Crow Baker and Captain Bunbury, the fates being friendly to the first mentioned couple in the final arbitration. The prize in the putting competition was won by Miss Violet Powell, after the drawing of a tie with Mrs, Grow Baker. * * * Mr. Danvers Osborn, nephew of the sixth baronet and son of the late Col. Osborn of mutiny fame, has been spending the past month on vacation in the city, being at present an official of the Pacific Cable Board. Mr. Osborne has himself given evidence of the hereditary character of-military taste,' and served with the First Canadian contingent in the South African war, being a member of one of the Nova Scotia companies He has also done considerable journalistic work of a character commanding attention and admiration. . * * * Mr. Beaumont Boggs returned a few days since from a delightful sailing cruise around the picturesque islands of tbe Gulf, upon which he was accompanied by Mr. F. W. de Mille of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Vancouver, and Mr. G. Franklin of Halifax, eminent as a naturalist and as an art photographer. * * * Mr. and Mrs. James Dunsmuir this week treated a number of friends to a pleasant cruise up the picturesque Island coast on Mr, Dunsmuir recently reconstructed steam yacht Thistle. Included in the party were Mr. T. E. Pooley, Mr. B. H. Tyrwhitt-Drake, Mrs. and Miss Little, Mr. Burton and a number of others. * * * A jolly little dance was given at A. 0. U. W. Hall on Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr.' Sidney Powell, who is leaving shortly to resume his studies at Toronto University. About thirty couples were present and the evening passed most agreeably, the weather being just sufficiently cool to give zest to the dance. Mr. H. E. Hamilton and his bride (nee Frances Carr) of Winnipeg, are spending their honeymoon on the Coast. The marriage was celebrated out of doors at the Manitoba Capital last Tuesday, by Rev. W. L. Armstrong. * * * Miss Violet Drake, niece of Hon. Mr. Justice Drake, is expected to arrive from England on Tuesday, after an absence from Victoria of almost seven years. !'K! * * * Mr. and Mrs. James A. Davidson, Messrs. George A. and Albert J. Davidson and Miss Isabel Davidson of Chicago, have spent the week here and may- return to become permanent residents. * * * Mr, Robert G. Breeze of Tacoma, who is well known in Victoria (more particularly among tennis folk) was married this week in the City, of Destiny. He and his bride are spending iheir honeymoon in Portland. * * .•* Mr. and Mrs. M. Moncrieff of Selkirk are spending a month in British Columbia. * * * . Mrs. Edward D. Hill (nee Jessie Mark) of Nanaimo, is visiting Toronto relatives and friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Matins have returned to their home in New Westminster from a honeymoon visit here. Miss McKenny has returned from an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Bull of Vancouver. * * * Mr. J. C. Devlin visited New Westminster this week. * * * The I. O. 0. F. lodges of the city will have a moonlight water party at the: Gorge next Tuesday evening. Dancing will be in order. * * * Mr. Donald Cleveland, eldest son of Mayor Cleveland of Salisbury, South Africa, has returned to Victoria, after a three years' absence. * * * Mrs. H. G. McConnan of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Dixi H. Ross. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Berryman have returned from California. * * * Mrs. Tatlow returned Thursday from a. visit to Vancouver. * .*. * Mr. T. R. Russell having resigned the superintendenc yof the Western Fuel Company at Nanaimo, will shortly take up his residence here. * * * Mr.- and Mrs. Alexander Tipping (nee Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell) of Vancouver, are spending their honeymoon with Victoria friends. Mr. James D. McNiven, M.P.P., is visiting Vancouver friends. * * .* ' Chief Justice and Mrs. Gordon Hunter have taken a cottage at Atlin and will spend the ensuing six weeks there, as will also Mrs. Eulalie Blygh. * * * W. McDermott have visit with Seattle Mr. J. A. Dunnage of the Bank of Montreal staff at New Westminster has just completed a canoeing voyage including visits to this city, Saanich Arm, Salt Spring, Burgoyne Bay and other islands and island settlements. Dr. R. L. Fraser, Miss Phills, and Dr. and Mrs. 0. M. Jones were among the visitors from this city at the conversazione to the visiting medical association delegates in the Terminal City Wednesday evening. * * * Lady Eileen and Lady Ruby Eliot, daughters of. Lord and ' Lady Minto, narrowly escaped serious' injury in an automobile smash-up at Quebec last week. * * * Mr. Danvers Osborn, who has been slaying with Sir Hibbert Tupper, returned from Vancouver on Wednesday nnd is at the Badminton Club. Mr. and Mrs. F. returned from a friends. * * , * Mr. John Cain of Port Angeles paid Victoria friends a visit this week. * * * Mrs. R. Ross Munro and Miss Hilma Munro have returned from a visit with friends in New Westminster. * * * Mr. W. Gourley, correspondent of the United States Express Co., is on his way here for a leisurely vacation. At present he is visiting the mountain resorts of the C.P.R. * # ♦ Mr. Ernest Temple of Revelstoke has been spending a holiday here, and has now left for his home in the mountains. * % * Rev. J. C. Herdman of Calgary spent several days of this week in Victoria. * * * Mr. W. H, Clarke is visiting friends at New Westminster. * * * Rev. W. E. Pescott, pastor of Wesley Methodist church, Vancouver, was a visitor in the city this week. Mrs. Gilbert and Miss Porter of the Terminal City are here on a holiday. * * * Miss Amelia May of Portland and Miss Rae Lewis of Seattle have returned to- their homes after an enjoyable visit with Victoria friends. * * * Mrs. M. Rae and Miss Fernie McLean have returned to Vancouver, after a visit here. * * * Miss Helen Meyer of Portland, who has been enjoying a short stay in Victoria, has returned home. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Putman of Seattle arc spending a week at the Hotel Strath- cona, Shawnigan Lake. * * * Mr. J. W. Sutton has gone to Portland to represent Victoria and the British Columbia Mining Association at the American Mining Congress. * * ♦ Miss Butler of Saanich has returned from an extended visit with her sister,^ Mrs. P. F. Scha'rschmidt of Whitehorse, Y.T. * * .* Mr. John B. Leighton of San Fran" cisco paid a flying visit this week to his sister, Mrs. R. B. McMicking. Mr. Thadius Roberts and Mr. Roy Wolford, of Seattle, are spending a fortnight's holiday in British Columbia. * * * Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper has spent the greater part of the week with Victoria friends. M. von Stoibral, Commissioner for Austria to the World's Exposition at St. Louis, spent the week in Victoria, j * * ■ * United States Senator and Mrs. F. W. Mott of Missouri spent the week in Victoria, making numerous pleasant friendships. Mr. J. 0. Lander of Kamloops has spent the week with Capital City friends. * * * Mr. Thomas Gifford, M.P.P., of New Westminster visited the Capital this week. * * * Mr. Thomas Clarke of Lytton has been enjoying a vacation here and leaves for home to-morrow. * * * Mrs. Raymond, of the Hotel Kala- manka, Vernon, is spending an August holiday in the city. * * * Mr. R. M. Palmer has returned from an extended visit to Winnipeg. * * * Mrs. John Milne of Seattle is the guest of Mrs. Marwick, 18 Niagara street. Mrs. A. H. Harder of Tacoma spent the week with her sister, Mrs. George Stelly. Mrs. Charles Wilson is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Blackwood. Hon. Mr. Wilson is at St. Joseph's Hospital, rapidly recovering from a minor operation. * * * Judge Pruther of Spokane is spending a fortnight in Victoria. * * * Mr. James McGowan, superintendent of the C. P. R. west of Winnipeg, is here for his summer holiday. * * * Miss A. Mortimer is spending a holiday in Seattle, with her friend, Miss Bessie Sears, a former Victorian. Mrs. Brenchley and family have returned from an eight weeks' vacation at Shawnigan. * # * Mr. and Mrs. James J. Sargison have returned from a fortnight's vacation "over the Sound." #-■*'.* Mr. and Mrs. A. Lucas of Kaslo have spent the week with Victoria friends. Mr. Lucas is gold commissioner in the Interior town. Miss M. Summers is over from Vancouver on a visit to Capital friends. * * * Miss Johnson of Vancouver is visiting with the Misses Russell, Boyd street. * * * Mrs. James Findley of Vancouver and Miss Peebles of Montreal spent the past week in Victoria.v * * * Mr. H. T. Ceperley of Vancouver was in the city this week. *• * * Mr. W. H. Best is visiting Quatsino. * # * Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and family have returned from a week's outing at Shawnigan. * * * Mr. William Jackson and the Misses Jackson have returned from a week's camping at Sooke Lake. Mrs. Stephen J. Thompson of Vancouver has returned to that city, after a month's visit with Victoria friends. * * * Mr. R. J. Dowdall, a prominent attorney of Butte, Mont., is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. T. Muirhead. * * * Mr. Charles D. McPherson, editor of the Portage la Prairie Liberal is en joying a sinner vacation on the Coast. * * » Miss E. C. Loat is visiting Vancouver friends. * * * Mr. W. W. B. Mclnnes, M.P.P., of Nanaimo spent several days of this week with Victoria friends. • Mr. James Henderson and the Misses Henderson of Vancouver paid a visit to Victoria friends this week and are now holiday-making at Shawnigan. the Paterson Wm jCo's Stores 1 SUMMER SALfl -OF- Fine Footwear NOW ON All Summer Lines Reduced Unprecedented Prices During This Month The Paterson Shoe Co., Lei THOS. HOOPER. C. ELWOOD WATKINS. Hooper & Watkins ARCHITECTS. Rooms 9 &11 Five Sister^ Block. P. O. BOX 219. TELEPHONE 927. A. J. Clyde, Sole Ageut for the Souvenir Stoves and cRznge&[ Everything for the kitchen in Tin, Agate, Wood and Fibre Wares, and Prices Are Right. 42 Johnson Street. Phone 855. P. 0. Box 45 Buy Your Groceries from Deaville Sons& Co, Quality and Value may be relied upon We recommend our Ceylon Teas at80( 40c and 50c. They are the best. Hillside Avenue and First St. The Misses Cullen of Guelph, Ont., are visiting Vancouver Island friends. * * « Mrs. F. W. Valleau has returned from a visit with Mrs. F. W. Wise, Seattle. "Made in Canada" is a sure guarantee of superior value as applied to the policies written by The Mutual Life of Canada. The evidence of the superior- it) of an endowment policy in this old reliable home company can be seen right here in British Columbia. It will interest intending insurers to call and see what return The Mutual Life of Canada has made to residents of this province who insured in it twenty or twenty- five years ago. R. L. Rrury, manager, M Broad street. The Gordon Hotel (LATlE WILSOIN) Under Entirely New Management YATES STREET, VICTORIA, B.( Fifty Most Spacious, Comfortab! Furnished, Home-like Rooms in Bri ish Columbia. TERMS VERY MODERATE. The sole object of the proprietrei will he the comfort of her guests. Address all communications to MRS. J. ABERDEEN GORDON, Phone 1018 P. 0. Box A PftQGRESS, SATURDAY, AUGvf2?t 1904 9ft ?ft ?ft With the Player Folk ftft ftft ftft IMusical features are in the ascendan- ^in this week's bill at the Grand, [ere being no fewer that three good nghig arid comedy combinations, at le head of which in merit is that billed "Miss Betty's Courtship" present- by Signor and Mme. Bolli, both of Rom are vocalists of no 'mean'order. prry & Sims also supply some excel- nt singing mixed with effective fun, fld the German comedians Kolu & Sey- our intersperse their nonsense with !ngs that are not half bad. Still fur-: er for the delectation of music-lovers, ere is Mr. Frederic Roberts, the >use baritone, whose song for the week llustrated with some very pretty pic- res) is "There's a Mother Always iWaiting You at Home, Sweet Home", .side from the musical features, the leek's bill contains a distinct, novelty the form of the illustrated monologue John Boozelini, who has a cartoon klk something on the order of that Vliich made Canada's Bengough famous. [, as well as "Miss Betty's Courtship," sould not on any account be missed. Jatinee and evening performances to- py furnish a final opportunity. I * * * ilt's a cold day when Melbourne Mac- lowell fails to get in the calcium. He Sisn't for some time now—not since he liagined that Blanche Walsh lived |ily by the light of associating with him gained much attention by his acting. Iierefore he seek desperate exped- mts in order to get a chance sight of Is name in big type in the newspapers pt long ago he got it by cruelly beat- Miss Stone, his leading woman. Jieii he tried a particularly protracted ge with the hootchino. Ordinary ex- Ijdienlfe failing in San Francisco a w weeks ago, he filled up with his pal brand of gasoline and disappear- jj leaving a note for the coroner that lifeless body would be found in the |ld waters of the bay. Naturally as on as he saw the real water, Mac- fwell hastened away lest it should |ich him. Now the A. P. correspond- in San Francisco is induced to hand Ip following to all takers of the ser- "Melbourne MacDowell, the actor, has ain taken unto himself a wife. This lie it is Bertha Wooden, very much ige struck, who fell in love with him I lile he played in Sardott roles here. appears that MacDowell promised 'teach her the dramatic art. She be- Ime an apt pupil and very much in- ItUated with her work. As time wore f, she came to look upon MacDowell her hero aiid a "warm bond of friend- |iip which soon ripened into love sprang between them." Despite objection on Jie part of many of her friends she an- ounced one day recently that she loved tlelbourne and Melbourne loved her nd there was no good reason why they hould not wed. At first it was thought be but a passing fancy on her part tit a day or so later their names ap- eared in the marriage columns of the Ian Francisco papers and Mr. and Mrs. /lacDowell are now on their way to 'ortland, Ore., where the former opens he season in "Cleopatra." * * * I The Grand has several attractive Sferings for the coming week, foremost nong these being Montague's Cockatoo ircus, "most wonderful and brilliant of 1 bird acts." The Cockatoos waltz to usic.run races in the miniature vehicles :rform on the horizontal bar, roll and dance a globe on a brass rod and collude with an exhibition of a fire com- my turning out to subdue the flames ! a burning building. In this scene one rd mounts to the second story of a nail house actually in flames, and, ece by piece, throws the furniture irough the window. Another strong ;eature in Ernest L. Barbour, one of STew York's leading Lyceum entertainers, also Marshall P. Wilder, in a rep- itoire of jest and story, impersonations, ;tc. The three Moores present their or- ginal comedy creation, "The Coming Affair"; and Fields and Whalen are leen in their amusing farce, "Dr. Mary's (Sanitarium. " * # * Tbe EdisonTheatre, that cosy littlel iouse on central Yates street, re-opens< in Monday with the evening perform- ince, matinees and evening shows being1 ;iven daily hereafter at a uniform ad-; nission price of a dime. The house'l, mder the management of Mr. Kellogg vill be conducted in such a way to merit he best class of family patronage. En- argements and redecoration are contemplated in the near future. For the Ipening week the attractions arc: Kehoe nd Rainer; rural sKetch; Queen and Ross, comedy acrobats;, the Mexican Musical Act; and illustrated songs by Mr. Kellogg, "The Face in the Firelight," and "Two Congregations." * * * Miss E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahion- wake) the Iroquois Indian poet reciter, in poems, legends and stories, accompanied by Mr. Walter McRaye in his delightful impersonations of Dr. Drum- mond's habitant chaiacters of French- Canada will shortly visit Victoria. Sir Henry Irving announces that he will devote the entire period of his stage activity to England, Ireland and the United States—which is the roundabout way of contradicting the report that he would go shortly to South Afr rica. '. * * * Mr. Herbert Taylor, formerly of this city is making a tour of the Interior towns, giving entertainments. A little comedy singer of Vancouver and Miss Marrack as accompanist, make up the party.,. Jessie Maclachlan, the Scottish prima donna, is en route for Canada with her Scotch concert company. She will make an extended tour of the Dominion, the United States, and then Australia, opening in St. Johns, N. B.' on the 5th proximo. Learning that the band of the Fifth Regt. would be out of Canada for a couple of months, the bands of the Black Watch and the famous Grenadiers are coming over to the Dominion for a series of concerts. The Crystal Theatre is taking a short rest. While dark to the public it is being brightened up and refurnished. It will reopen on the 5th September, with a record bill., The juggling Thorns and Menz & Vivians, head-to-bead balancers, are among the first of the pike attractions booked for the autumn fair here. • • » "Dorothy" is now in active rehearsal by local amateurs in charge of Mrs. Bridges. John Maguire may come to the Coast in September. —Time for Reforms; Some weeks ago "Progress" briefly outlined how the settlement and building up in uniform fashion of Victoria's suburban districts is hampered and restricted by the policy • of the Esquimalt Water Company, who content with their big customers, do not put themselves at all out of the way to assist the construction of rural homes. Other instances have recently presented themselves. One gentleman has just brought to the attention of "Progress" an eloquent case in point, in which he himself played the part of under dog. He owns a lot within the absolute monarchy of the Esquimalt Water Co. He wanted to build. And so he crept to the foot of the throne and implored the powers for a water service. It would require 100 feet of pipe, and the company haughtily demanded $100 down before a move would be made. "But," the intended customer protested, "the pipe would not cost more than 18 cents per foot at an outside estimate, and laying 10 cents, or $28 for all." It made no difference—$100 down or no water. Again a word of reproach was ventured. There was another on the 100 feet pipe pipe who would also require connection. "Well, it would cos'; him $100 also." That was $200 in advance for a work costing $28 and upon which a monthly return of $2.50 or $3.00 at the very least would be returned to the company. The Standard Oil Company might learn something from these methods. But they illustrate how necesary it is for the city to take over the entire water service as speedily as possible in order that building may be encouraged rather than discouraged in the western suburb. Men Want Correct New Fall Overcoats Overcoats made for young men especially of which style, cut and fabric are absolutely correct. Will find here just what they waut. We are the only store selling the "Concave" shoulder, originated by R. Mitchell, the distinguishing feature of our coats. This lot includes fancy Worsteds, Cheviots, Tweeds. $12, $15, $18, $20 Finch &Finch Government St. Victoria's Continentally-famed and Strictly First-class Hotels. The Dallas Situatsd on the Dallas Road—Victoria's ocean drive, is pre-emi- ■ nently THE favorite summer resort of British Columbia. The Centrally Located A Word to Campers Do you want a souvenir of the summer outing that will be a permanent work of art? Do yon want such a memento of pleasant days under canvas at a most moderate price? Then why not have the camp and its people photographed by an artist making a specialty of home pictures? "REX" is the man to do it. A postal card to 8 Stadacona Ave. will bring full information. 'Phono 224. Vernon Is the Commercial Hotel| par excellence. Unrivalled Cuisine. Luxurious Guest Rooms. Every Modern Comfort and Convenience. JAMES PATTERSON, Manager. —Suburban Service: The cheap rates in effect during the summer holidays to Shawnigan Lake will on and after next Monday he discontinued. The train service will, however, be continued until some time next month. The rate to Shawnigan lake will be one dollar return and half fare for children under twelve years, tickets being good for thirty days from date of A BARGAIN FOR SOMEONE. FOR SALE:—First Class Cyclery, centrally located, with full stock high- grade renting wheels, and A 1 repair department, thoroughly equipped. Ill health necessitates retirement. Business in prosperous condition, and a going concern. For particulars inquire at office of "Progress," 35 Fort Street. We have every facility for ' TJj-T-'"., BUILDING at reasonable rates. Also have Rough and Dressed LUMBER, SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS FOR SALE. Sawmill at Colwood. Factory at 159 YATES ST., VICTORIA, B. C. Phone A750. MOORE & WHITTINGTON, Contractors and Builders. WALTER 8. FRASER & GO. LIMITED. DEALERS IN GENERAL HARDWARE Garden.Tools, Lawn Mowers, PoultrylNetting and Garden Hose, Iron, Steel, Pipe and Fittings. - - - . Wharf St. VICTORIA !£, Telephone 3. P. O. Box 423. m . -y» dail i fldin. I Natinees 10c. all over. G R ft D Management of ROBT. JAfllESON. WEEK OF AUG. 29th Montague's Cockatoo Circus The most wonderful and brilliant of all bird acts A complete and finished Circus and Hippodrome Performance, .Frank Florence Marion The Three Moores In their own original comedy creation "The Coming Affair." The Funny Little Man Ernest L. Barbour New York's Leading Lyceum Entertainer Fields & Whiilen Tn their laughable farce "Dr. Mary's Sanitarium" Illustrated Bong Mr. Frederic Roberts "In the Vill»g:by the Sea" New Moving Pictures ' Johnson Street Seats | Oo where the crowd goes aoc. Res. Shorthand A System That Has Stood the Test of Practical Work. Book-keeping and Typewriting Reasonable Terms E. A. McMILLAN, Principal. RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TOWN LE PETIT CRYSTAL On the Big Incorporated Vaudeville Circuit. Ten Cents any part of the house. After' noon or evening. RE-OPENING SEPTEMBER 5 G. W. BOYD, Manager. European Plan. Telephone 192. Come and See Some of our Values in ENAMELWARE! We carry the LARGEST RANGE We give the BEST PRICES. We know we can please in this most useful line. S Hastie's Fair 77 Government St. A SPECIALTY, English Watch Repairing By A. PETCH, Watch and Clock Maker and Jeweller, 99 Douglas St., Victoria, Opposite Porter's Butcher Shop QUEEN S Telephone 32 MARKET P0B°*N°18 Cor. Gor't and Johnson Sts., Victoria. L. GOODACRE & SONS Wholesale and Kelail BUTCHERS. Contractors by appointment to His Majesty's Royal Navy, the Dominion Government, etc. Shipping supplied at lowest rates. You will enjoy your picnic witn Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup Pickles and Sauoe. HOTEL DAVIES Remodelled and Refurnished throughout. Two minutes walk from all boats Rooms from $1 up. Rooms wltb Balb from $1.50 to $2 The Famous Poodle Dog^Restaurant in the building, 49 TO 50 VATES STREET, 40 TO 44 BROAD STREET, VICTORIA, B.C. THE VOICE—Kennedy—Assistant for four years ln tbe studio of Haslara, late of New York, now of Paris, France, girts lessons In Tone Production, Style ind Repertoire. Consultation at 12 Caledonia avenue. ,VANTED—A boy's bicycle; must be In first- cites order. Address Casta, Hoi 114, P. O., city. Have You Heard the ANGELDS It is unquestionably the most perfect Piano Player in the world. Almost human, wonderful, faultless, yet so simple a child can operate it. Call and hear it. We are pleased to show off the "Angelus" at any time. M. W. Waitt & Co. LIMITED. 44 Government St. BIG HORN BRAND heoistems IG HORN BRAND Union Hade Shirts and Overalls SECOND TO NONE. TURNER, BEET0N&CO Limited. Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers. Established 1863. Incorporated 190a VICTORIA, B. C. LODGE REGISTER. Woodmen ol the World. Meets ist and 3rd Fridays. Assessments'arc due and payable on the first day of the month, Members must notify clerk of change of occupation and location. Independent Foresters. Court Cariboo No. 743 meets in No. 1 Hall A, 0. U. W„ ist and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Thos. I,e Messeurier, Fin, Sec, Garbally Rd. K. C. Wilson, Rec. Sec, igi Chatham Steeet. Fraternal Order of Eagles. Victoria Aerie No. ij F. O. E. meets every Wednesday evening in Kaale Hall, Adelphi Block, at 8:30 p. in. Sojourn ng brothers made welcome. Joseph Wacbter, W, President; Frank LeRoy, W. Secretary. e»urt Northern Light. No. 593S. n. 0. p. Meets and and 4th Wednesday in each month in K. of P. Hall, Douglas St. Visiting members cordially invited to all meetings, J. P. Hancock, Chief Ranger; W. F. Fullerton Secretary. Knights lo! Pythias. Far West Lodge No. 1 meets at their Hall, cor Douglas and Pandora Streets, every Friday at S p.m. Sojourning brothers are always welcome. J.H. Penketh, C.C.; Harry Weber, K. of R.&S. Box S44. Juvenile Ancient Order of Foresters Court No. 1 meets first Tuesday in each month at K. of P. Hall. Adult Foresters are always welcome. S. I,. Redgrave, President; J. H Mansetl, Secretary. Court Vancouver, No. S75S. A.O. P.. Meets ist nnd 3rd Mondays K. oj P. Halt, cor Pandora and Douglns Sts. Visiting Ilrothersare cordially invited. Sidney Wilson, Secretary' A. Harris Yacht, Launch, Boat and Canoe Builder. Repairs etc. 55 Work St., » Rock Bay. 8 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG 27, i904 Baseoali I | Yachting {Lacrosse Midsummer Sports Teriftis Fishing General |ii|ii|ii|ii|ll|lSii|M|iSln)«>lll|ii|ll|ll|ii|ii|n|li|li|ll|Mri|M|M|ii|ii1ii|ll|iiln|iHii|nlii|ii|ii<M|li|lHnti1ii|i **** The Portland tournament which closes to-day and in which Victoria is very effectively represented by the champion, R. B. Powell, is the last of the series of tennis tourneys throughout the Northwest which, beginning at Victoria, have brought the crack players together successively here, and at Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma, and the the Oregon metropolis. Reference was made last week to the play and results at the Terminal City. In Seattle, which was next, J. D. Hunter, Mrs. Langton and Miss Hulbert of this city creditably supported Victoria's tennis renown, Hunter getting into the semi-final with S. L. Russell (to whom, worn with much play he fell a victim—6-1, 6-2), and Mrs. Langton defeating Miss Hulbert in the final of the ladies' singles, 6»i, 4-6, 6-4. Concerning the play, the Poit Intelligencer comments that "Mrs. Langton's steadiness was the chief feature of the game, coupled with thje quick, accurate, back-hand places of Miss Hulbert." Miss King and Miss Hobson of Vancouver won the ladies' double^ from the Victorians, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, Miss King playing a particularly brilliant game; and Russell won the State of Washington championship from J. A. Ballinger (Seattle), .j-6, 6-3, 6-4. The state championship doubles was won by Russell and Tyler from Paschall and Benham, 6-4, 7-5, 6-1. At the Tacoma tournament the home* players were first and second in the men's singles, first in the men's doubles and second in the mixed doubles, which considering the fact that there are fewer than twenlty active players in the Tacoma L. T. C. is certainly a very creditable performance. Miss Goward proved herself in a class of her own among the ladies' while Mrs. Langton again was well forward, beating Miss Richardson of Tacoma in the semi-final, 6-3, 6-2; while/ Miss Goward qualified for the final by defeating still another Victoria candidate, Mrs. Davidson, 6-0, 6-0. The final went to Miss Goward, 6-0, 6-0. In the mixed doubles, partnered by A. T. Goward, she defeated Miss Keown and R. G. Breeze, Tacoma, 8-6, 6-2. And with Mrs. Davidson she beat Mrs. Langton and Miss Hulbert in the decisive match of the ladies' doubles, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3. It will be noted that the Victoria ladies had virtually to fight all final issues among themselves. A. T. Goward was not in his usual form and lost in the singles to Albert Armstrong of Tacoma, a player scarcely up to his rating. The Ledger says of this match; "Both .men showed the effect of the hard strain of the last two days, and neither played anywhere near the top of his game.' Goward won the first set without much j exertion, and took the lead on the sec-: ond set, which, had he kept up his game, he should have won handily. But after getting a start of 2-Iovc his game fell j off somewhat. His passes were frequently just out of court, and he placed many balls in the net, some of which were very close kills. These mistakes encouraged Armstrong, who played a desperate game, running to the net on| every opportunity. After a long drawn' out contest Armstrong took the second I set by the score of 10-8. He kept up] his work in the third set and soon ran! away from Goward, leading at 4-1, and! again at 5-2. After the score of 5-3! Armstrong won his own service at love, I and thereby put out the last of the visit-1 ors, and took his place in the finals.". The final in the men's doubles was won by the veterans Breeze and Remington, defeating Goward and Hunter, 7-s,! 0-6, 6-4. ' * * * It is estimated that upwards of seven thousand watched the annual swimming races at English Bay, Vancouver, last Saturday, in which W. H. Granger established himself as quarter mile champion of British Columbia, winning from D. Sinclair (2) and A. Littlebale (3) I in 9.37V2; while J. L. Carnegie captured the 100 yards championship dash | in 1.34 flat, with A. C. Stewart second; j and A. Austin third. It was not the! championship .events that excited greatest!! public interest, however, but the con- j tests of the boys and girls who hayel made this natatorial tournament an an- j nual civic carnival. And chief among the contestants, tbe heroine of the oc-, casion, was little Miss Griffin of Vic- j \toria, aged seven, who won the 50- yards dash for girls under 12, and won it handily, from Ivy jenns (2) and! Madeline Jones (3), both considerably her seniors. This race (as indeed all on tbe programme, the Colonist and Times to the contrary notwithstanding) was not a handicap, but an open class event, j Mr. A. J. Baxter, secretary of the Vancouver Tourist Association, to whose efforts largely is due the annual swimming field day at English Bay, writes to "Progress of the race as follows:— "The race for girls under 12 which was so splendidly won by little Miss Griffi nof Victoria was not a handicap —in fact none of the races were handicapped. Miss Griffin made a tremendous hit and it was most interesting to fcde the headwork she used. At 25 yards she was a full .yard to the bad, swimt- ming easily, but with both eyes open. At 40 yards she commenced to move up; and the crowd roared like mad as she breasted the Jenns girl and then gradually went to the front, winning by a good safe margin. I should like to see the girl of her age who could win from her." * * * An overflow attendance at the swimming contests for the juveniles last Saturday in a measure rewarded and expressed the public's appreciation of Mr. Ian St. Clair's efforts in behalf of Victoria's boys and girls. The thoroughness of the instruction was fully exemplified in the several contests arid the judges (A; R. Langley and H. U. Dunn) found their task no sinecure by reason of the general excellence of the competitors. Medals were placed in competition by His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, His Worship Mayor Barnard, Aid. Vincent, Superintendent Eaton, Mr. John G. Brown and Mr, W. J. Dowler, while the contest awards were distributed as follows: , Best stroke boys—First Roland Heater; second, Thomas. Best stroke, girls—First, Marion Ers- kine; second, Myrtle Sargison. Best life saver, boys—First Bag- shawe; second, C. Knox. Best life saver, girls—Ivy Straith. Best diver, boys—First, H. Mclntyre; second, W. Stewart. Emergency dash—First, boys, Wm. Stewart"; girls, Ivy Straith. , * * * The annual regatta of the J. B. A. A. is arranged to take place this afternoon on the harbor course, the first event being called at 2:30 sharp and all the four-oared events being rowed over a one-mile course—from Coffin Island, at the entrance to the inner harbor, back to the clubhouse. As the annual regatta is really an "at home" for members of the J. B. A. A. a large attendance of friends is expected. For their convenience two barges have been Secured and placed at points on either side of the course near the finishing line. These will be furnished with comfortable chairs which visitors are invited to use. The reception committee consists of J. A. Mactavish, H. Hobbis and W. W. Wilson, who will be assisted by lady friends of the club it! dispensing its hospitalities. The club house premises. have been suitably decorated and the Bays' magnificent collection of trophies .vill be on view, adorned with the blue and white. The adopted regatta programme is as here* under: ; No. 1. 2:30 p.m.—First heat, club fours; Flumerfelt cup. A McLean, stroke; D. Leeming, 3; P. Austin, 2; L. Foot, bow; vs. P. Andrews, stroke; W. W. Lang, 3; G. Y. Simpson, 2; H. E. Hobbis, bow. No, 2. 2:45 p.m.—C. B. Kennedy, stroke; T. Watson, 3; V. Wolfenden, 2; J. Y. Simpson, bow; vs. J. Donaldson, stroke; W. T. Andrews, 3; W. R. Jen- kinson, 2; T. L. Crocker, bow. No. 3. 3 p.m.—F. Dillabough, stroke; K. Hughes, 3; G. Moore, 2; G. Jameson, bow; vs. R. B. King, stroke; C. Jen- kinson, 3; C. Wales, 2; H. E. Boor- man, bow. No. 4. 3.15 p. in.—W. W. Wilson, stroke; J. Sutherland, 3; E. Robinson, 2, E.F. Geiger, bow; vs. E. Brown, stroke; E. Hughes, 3; S. Jost, 2; V. Gray, bow. No. 5. 3.30 p. m.—Winners of ist and 2nd heats. No. 6. 3.45 p. m.—Winners of 3rd and 4th heats. No. .7. 4 p. m.—Dingy race, double sculls, with lady coxswain; quarter mile straightaway; post entries. No. 8. 4.15 p. 111.—Single paddle canoe, with lady passengers (cruising canoes), quarter- mile straightaway; post entries. No. 9. 4.30 p.m.—Junior singles, Mal- landaine cup; post entries; course from Coffin Island to club house. No. 10. 4.45 p.m.-Tandem canoe race quarter mile straightaway; post entries. No. 11. 5 p. 111.—Final heat; club fours. No. 12 5.15 p. m. — Senior singles, Helmcken Cup; post entries; course same as junior singles. No. 13 5.30 p.m.—Upset canoe race; post entries. No. 14 5.45 p. m.—Tilting contest; post entries. No. 15 6 p.tn.—Swimming match; post entries. The judges arc J. C. Bridgman and F. A. Macrae, the starters D. O'Sullivan tnimmminniiiiininmuimiitmmminmiummnim and T. Jones, and the referees H. D. Helmcken, K. C. and J. J. Shallcross. * * * Baseball takes a new lease of life at Oak Bay Park this afternoon, when after a rest of several weeks, local lovers of the fast American game will be treated to an exposition of baseball at its best the competing teams being the local nine under the captaincy of Jack Rithet, and the famous Rainiers of Seattle— a nine with the enviable record of twenty consecutive wins. So far this season the Rainiers have been humbled once—and that in the infancy of the season, before the nine had got its bat- 1 ting eye. It will be a mighty triumph if the Victorians succeed in bringing the proud ones to grief, as they intend to do. And while they are trying it, it is "up to" sport lovers-and baseball lovers more especially, to show that they appreciate the efforts put forth at no little cost, to illustrate the game at a high standard in this city. It costs money to provide good ball, and heretofore this season, the patronage at Oak Bay has not been what it should be. A little substantial encouragement, and Manager Virtue will see to it that Victoria gets the best in the ball line that is going in the Pacific Northwest. But it cannot be done without support. Here is the line-up for today's engagement, and it ! is ah attractive one: Rainiers. Victoria. Smith Catcher McManus Kelly .... .... Pitcher Blackburn Rosebttrg .. .. ist Base Potts Kayson 2nd Base .. Schwengers Mayne .3rd Base Rithet Spidell Short Stop Moore Whittiman—Right Field .. .'.Goward McManc .... Left Field .. McConnell Davie .. .. Centre Field ... ..Burnes G. Smith will umpire and the game will be called at 3 o'clock sharp. * * ' * Sportsmen generally—and fishermen particularly—will read with interest the following, which is reprinted from the Colonist in order that it may obtain that wider publicity which is its desert: "Messrs. Price Bros, have placed a splendid little naphtha launch on Cowichan lake and it will prove an immense boon to fishermen and others wishing to make the 30 mile trip to the head of this large body of water, formerly quite an undertaking. The second run of the launch was made last weeky the engine working without a hitch throughout the 60 mile journey, notwithstanding a heavy sea. Among those who went up to the head of the lake were the Messrs. Cronin. accompanied by Mr. Dan Savoy as guide. It is their intention to pack through to the Nitinat river to test the fishing in what is practically unknown water. * * * As this issue of "Progress" goes to press, Mr. Jack Munro, erstwhile miner and hard-working mountaineer of the Phoenix and Rossland camps in this province, is preparing to decorate or be decorated by Champion Jeffries. The latter does not appear to have regarded the engagement seriously, while Munro has trained faithfully under competent preceptors, his finishing course being under Professor "Kid" McCoy. ' It is 10 to 7. betting with Jeffries favored, and not much of that, but some time the fanciers of the champion will slip up. Champions come and go and there is no more reason to believe Jeffries invincible now, than there was to so consider John L. Sullivan when Corbett initiated him into the has-been degree at Carson City. * * » No definite announcement has yet been made as to the exact date of the Bankers tennis tournament, but it is expected to take place in about three, weeks on the James Bay courts. The arrangements are well in hand, and, as far as can be gathered, the intention is to carry out the tourney on a much more elaborate scale than usual. There will be a larger list of events and more valuable prizes. An exceptionally large number of entries is expected, so that it is probable that it will need fully a week or more to complete the series. Some exceedingly fine players have recently developed among local bankers, and competition promises to be keen throughout. * ♦ » The Victoria Cricket Club has gained a player of considerable skill and ex-' perience iu the person of A. P. Kitson, who has recently arrived here to take tht head clerkship at the Hotel Vernon. He is a cricketing enthusiast and a bowler of renown. Trained on the. Yorkshire fields, he knows his game thoroughly and well. Latterly he has been recognized as one of the strongest players on the Nanaimo eleven. What is it?- (Excelsior Meal). It furnishes the chemicals necessary to produce an egg. A strictly up-to-date food. Sylvester Feed Cos, 87-89 Yates .St. TELEPHONE 413. Watson's Shoe Store 65 YATES STREET Gents' Vici Kid and Velour Calf Boots ^ for $2.o0 We call special attention to our School Shoes. We handle the best at the most reasonable prices.. Try its. ' * ' ■ ' SPRING HND SUMMER SUITINGS. Our finest stock of West of England and Scotch and, Irish Goods is. most complete, and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Suits to Order $20 up. Overcoats to Order $25 up. Pants to Order $5 up. S6HAPER & REID, Merchant Tailor*. Cor. Broad and Trounce ave., opp. Colonist Office, TENTS, TENTS, TENTS We rent tents cheaper than ever; new and second-hand. We have a largft assortment of tents, bags and covers—all grades, sizes and prices, at the largest and best equipped sail loft and tent factory in the city. Established twenty-two years. 125 GOVERNMt ST., Up-stairs| F. JEUNE & BROS., Proprietors, Practical Sail and Tent Makers, Victoria, B. C, FOR Established 1858. Homes and Fruit A. W. ^ridgmari, Lands Secure Monthly "HOME LIST" from BEAUMONT BOGGS 437 Pert Street Telephone 30 WE SELL INSURANCE HEISTERMAN & CO. 76 GOVERNMENT ST. Baseball! OAK BAY PARK TO-DAY Rainiers, (Seattle) vs. Victoria Amateurs THE BIG GAME OF THE SEASON Real Estate, Financial am Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd., of London, England. London Assurance Corporation. 41 Government St. THE GRAND ENGLISH St. Leger Sweepj LIMITED TO 10,000. Run at Doncaster, Bug., September7,1904. TICKETS, $1-00 EACH -at- , '] SALMON'S CIGAR STORE! Prizes divided as follows: j First Horse 40 per cent1 Second Horse. ,. so per cent Third Horse 10 per cent Among Starters 10 per cent, Among Non-Starters so per cent I Less 10 per cent to defrav expenses To be drawn for on Tuesday, September 6th, I under the supervision of Sporting Editors ol the" local papers. •] THOS. D. SEDGER ARCHITECT j Boom 21, Five Sisters' Block, Victoria Malt Extract Lime Juice ! Two Summer Necessaries 25c. 1 Central Drug Store, j Douglas and Yates Sts. J Telephone 201.
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